messiness = good for creativity

[mckitterick]

Proof! Proof! I guess I needn't worry about tidying up the desk or house. Turns out clutter and disorder enhances creativity and innovation. In fact, too much focus on organization and orderliness limits creative opportunities.

David Friedman, author of "A Perfect Mess..." sez this. It must be true; it's on the news right now. Even the Marines do this intentionally, as it turns out. And look at Einstein. So there, neat freaks, leave my mess alone *g*

Comments

[weaselmom.livejournal.com]

I had a really long reply written out full of "You know I love you but..." and then decided to skip it. So, uh, hi.

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

Harumph.

I know where all my stuff is amid the clutter. It's just other people who'll never find anything.