There are events in life that you likely prefer were the most boring experiences ever.
Airplane flights;
Train travel;
Driving on the Palmetto Expressway (or any highway);
Dentist appointments;
Doctor visits;
Hearing about your bloodwork;
Visits with your mother (I love you, mom!);
Visits with your mother in-law (just kidding);
Law enforcement stopping you on the expressway for speeding;
Your performance review (you already know you’re awesome!);
An encounter with a human-eating large mammal…
I’m sure there’s lots more…
Interestingly… I had to get bored to think about this list.
Okay, that’s enough, back to work. Enjoy your day.
People Managers: encourage your teams to get bored during the day especially if they are doing creative work. In our boredom, our brains start to create connections ad genius is born.