Simplicity is underrated (and harder than it looks) 😬


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Hi Reader

I just came back from a two-week break.

No big trip. No grand adventures. Just a slower pace.

The MBA semester has started again, and before diving back into the full swing of classes, I savoured some simple joys, like my Wednesday morning ritual.

Every week, for 8 weeks straight, I joined a sunrise paddleboard group.

No phone. No notifications. Just good company, water, light, and the quiet strength it takes to balance. 🌅

And honestly? That simplicity has been everything.

It reminded me of a workshop I led with high school students this summer.

I asked them a question:

👉 What’s one change you could make today to become the leader you want to be tomorrow?

Their answers came fast. Lists. Ideas. Ambitions.

But when I asked them to pick just one?

That’s when it got hard.

And isn’t that the case for all of us?

We want to fix everything at once.

Do all the things. Change the world.

And then… we overwhelm ourselves.

We get stuck.

And nothing changes.

Keeping it simple isn’t easy.

But it’s the only way forward.

So here’s your gentle reminder:

  • You don’t need to do everything at once.
  • Pick one thing. Take one step.
  • And let that be enough for today!

This is the first in a new series I’m calling Keep It Simple.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing stories and reflections on how simplicity shows up in leadership, business, and life. Because often, it’s the small, uncomplicated things that make the biggest difference.

Your call to action for this week... 👇🏼

💬 What’s one small change you can focus on this week? Hit reply and share it with me—I’d love to cheer you on.

Sending you love from Canada 🇨🇦

Peggy
xo

P.S. If you’re ready to simplify the way you approach your business or life, coaching can help. One small conversation might just be your next big step. Book a free discovery call here.

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