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Ricardo Vargas, PhD
Ricardo Vargas, PhD
Global authority in project, portfolio and risk management
April 21, 2025 · 7:57 AMOpen link ↗View on Instagram ↗

Hi everyone, Ever feel like your project is getting too complicated? You’re not alone—and that’s exactly what I’m tackling in this week’s #5minpodcast. 🎙️ When features pile up, meetings multiply, and clarity starts slipping away, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why I’m sharing something that really inspired me recently: John Maeda’s 10 Laws of Simplicity. I had the chance to see him speak at SXSW, and one quote stood out: “Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful.” In this episode, I explore how these 10 principles can help us cut through the noise and lead more focused, impactful projects. From reducing the unnecessary to organizing for clarity, there’s a lot we can learn here. 🔗 You can listen to the episode below or at https://ricardo-vargas.com/podcasts/simplicity-at-work-john-maedas-10-laws-for-project-clarity-in-5-minutes/ This episode and almost 700 others are also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, or your favorite podcast platform. I would love to hear your thoughts on this in the comments below. Have a wonderful, productive, and meaningful week ahead 😊 Cheers, Ricardo #ProjectManagement #Simplicity #Leadership #JohnMaeda #Focus #Productivity #FiveMinutesPodcast