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.