Harford, Tim

Messy

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ISBN 13:: 9780349141145
author:: Harford, Tim
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Abacus
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 19.9 x 13 x 2.2 centimetres (0.2
Genre:: 19.9 x 13 x 2.2 centimetres (0.2, Health & Wellbeing, Self Help, Creativity,
Condition:: New
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The urge to tidiness seems to be rooted deep in the human psyche. Many of us feel threatened by anything that is vague, unplanned, scattered around or hard to describe. We find comfort in having a script to rely on, a system to follow, in being able to categorise and file away. However, this desire for order can become rigid, fragile and sterile when taken to an extreme. In his book Messy, Tim Harford makes a compelling case for the creative benefits of disorganization, improvisation and confusion. He argues that qualities we value more than ever - responsiveness, resilience and creativity - are often linked to the messy soil that produces them. Harford's deeply researched exploration reveals how our quest for order can sometimes hinder our ability to thrive. By embracing a more relaxed approach to life, we can tap into these qualities and unlock our full potential. Messy is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges our assumptions about the importance of tidiness and offers a liberating message about the power of messiness.

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