"Simple" is a tricky word, it can mean a lot of things. To us, it just means clear. That doesn't always mean total reduction, or minimalism - sometimes, to make things clearer, you have to add a step.
It's simple until you make it complicated.
The design is done when the problem goes away.
You don't need to win every medal to be successful.
"Easy" is a word that's used to describe other people's jobs.
Before you dismiss a beginner's work, remember how much you sucked when you started. You probably sucked worse, actually.