Monthly Mantra: Break for a Breakthrough
"Scientists may have sophisticated laboratories,But never forget 'eureka' was inspired in a bathtub."Toba Beta
November rang in the third edition of our Monthly Mantra series, wherein the company focuses on a particular concept and applies it to the everyday grind. In addition to our internal learning, we aim to share our findings with the community, with a side of wallpaper goodness.
This month, PRPL’s mantra is “Break for a Breakthrough,” a simple order to do something else, or something new, to arrive upon that eureka moment. One creative's mid-workday bike ride to enjoy the fall weather inspired a month of company-sanctioned recesses. And boy, did it catch on.
Think of the last place you had a great idea. Go on . . . go back.
Chances are, it wasn't at a desk, or even in the workplace at all. It was on a run, at the wheel, or behind the ol' 6-string. When you aren't thinking about it, you'll often think of it. Give it a try this holiday break, and see just what we mean.
Here’s a few resources that support this view on breakthroughs:
Articles
Why We’re More Creative When We’re Tired, and 9 Other Surprising Things About How Brains Work by Beth Bell CooperTo Stay on Schedule, Take a Break by Phyllis KorkkiWhy We Have Our Best Ideas in the Shower by Leo Widrich
Books
How to Succeed in Business Without Working So Damn Hard by Robert J. Kriegel
Other Presentations & Resources
Where Good Ideas Come From by Steve JohnsonHow to Find Your Creative Sweet Spot by Thorin KlosowskiSo take you break and your brain will return the favor.
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