One Apple a Day #736 - idle time
A few weeks ago, I read an article - that I can't find anymore obviously - saying that only 16% of our smart and creative ideas emerge while we are working. All the rest happens when we are doing something else or nothing at all.
Lately, I've been struggling with my creative self. Yes, I have a daily appointment with him, but it's only 15 minutes. Most of the day he is pushed in a corner while the "get-things-done" guy is working.
Then, out of the blue, the "get-things-done" guy shouts to the "creative" guy asking for an idea.
Quickly possibly.
But the creative guy is shy. He gets nervous under pressure, so he fishes something out of his memories and throws it back.
Don't get me wrong. I love the "get-things-done" guy. When he is in the mood, he can achieve a lot.
But he has this tendency to take over the whole space.
And ideas need space to emerge.
Yep, I need to carve more idle time in my days.