No Shortcuts

It’s not easier to explain less if not all the meaning comes across.

It’s not easier to draw a quick sketch if the viewer can’t see the image in your mind.

It’s not easier to use cheaper materials if the final product won’t last.

It’s not easier to skimp on your work if someone else has to pick up the pieces.

It’s not easier to teach a summary if the student doesn’t learn the lesson.

Shortcuts are everywhere. There are entire industries built around making our lives efficient. I am not anti-technology, but I am anti-shortcut.

Many of us have enjoyed taking the shortcut every now and then. That’s okay. Many of us have also experienced not receiving the needed message, vision, product, work, or lesson, because of having taken that shortcut. That’s not okay.

So, no shortcuts for me. Give me the full message, vision, product, work, or lesson. No abbreviations, summaries, or sketches needed.