, Harry Shaw and I dove into a conversation about how simplicity often gets lost in life, business, and even training. We discussed how people tend to create unnecessary complexity to carve out niches, validate themselves, or make things seem more important than they really are. Yet, as I’ve learned, whether it’s through sports, fitness, or life itself, the solutions are often simple.
Or consider the viral meme: “How do you lose weight? Sleep, drink water, eat protein, and move.” And the response? “Fine, keep your secrets.” It’s funny because it’s true. We’re often so desperate for some groundbreaking secret to success that we overlook the simple, time-tested fundamentals that are right in front of us.In our quest to improve, we frequently add unnecessary layers of complexity, whether to stand out in a crowded field or to make ourselves feel more accomplished.
Harry mentions his first exposure to Krav Maga came in 2003. A friend of his, who eventually became my business partner , introduced it to him. He pitched it as “Scrabble guy stuff,” which, at the time, Harry had no idea meant Krav Maga.