When it comes to bank or credit union success, simplicity wins

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” — Leonardo da Vinci

It’s easy to fall into the “complexity trap.” We think if something is complex, it must work well. The more complex the idea, the better it is. The more complex solution, the better result. In fact, the opposite is true. The more simple something is, the more likely it is to be successful.

In other words, simplicity wins when it comes to bank or credit union success.

Look at Apple: their products and strategy are quite simple. As Steve Jobs once said, “That’s been one of my mantras — focus and simplicity. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains.”

 

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