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A Perfect Mess

The Hidden Benefits of Disorder--How Crammed Closets, Cluttered Offices, and On-the-Fly Planning Make the World a Better Place

by Eric Abrahamson, David H. Freedman · 2007 · 352 pages

Paul Graham
Paul Graham
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Paul Graham

About This Book

The authors challenge the conventional wisdom that order and neatness are prerequisites for efficiency and success. Through case studies in business and science, the book argues that a certain level of disorder can foster creativity and productivity.

Book Details

Published

2007

Pages

352

Language

en

ISBN

9780316013994

Audiobook Available

10h 44m
Narrated by Scott Brick

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