Duh, of course people prefer clear over confusing.
Only that that’s a lie most of the time.
To most people, clarity stops being attractive the moment it forces you to make choices.
The problem is, it always does.
Every word you clarify reveals what you truly stand for. And what you don’t.
Which means you’ll actually have to stand for it.
That’s why confusion often wins.
Not for you, I guess.
Keep lighting the path,
Michael
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