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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
A Perfect Mess The Hidden Benefits of Disorder How Crammed Closets Cluttered Offices and OntheFly Planning Make the World a Better Place
Author: Eric Abrahamson, David H. Freedman
Like Freakonomics, here is a book that combines counterintuitive thinking with stories from everyday life to provide a striking new view of how our world works. Ever since Einstein's study of Brownian Motion, scientists have understood that a little disorder actually makes systems more effective. But most people still shun disorder--or suffer gu...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781594836152
ISBN-10: 1594836159
Publication Date: 1/3/2007
Edition: Abridged
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1.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Book Type: Audio CD
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
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 reviewed A Perfect Mess: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder ? How Crammed Closets, Cluttered Offices, and On-the-Fly Planning Make the World a Better Place on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Ahhhh, it makes me legitimize my mess and leaves me more time for
thought, discussions and volunteering!
reviewed A Perfect Mess: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder ? How Crammed Closets, Cluttered Offices, and On-the-Fly Planning Make the World a Better Place on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I read this book - it's my business... organization. I think it's an obsurd and rediculous book that tells you that it's okay to be messy!
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 ananda avatar reviewed A Perfect Mess: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder ? How Crammed Closets, Cluttered Offices, and On-the-Fly Planning Make the World a Better Place on + 7 more book reviews
Really enjoying this book- and not just because I am a bit 'messy'in the way my business is organized. To the naed eye, it looks like a cluttered mess of piles and papers, but I know where everything is... The authors make a convincing case that this is just as efficient, timewise, as being obssessed with order. Very readable, as well.
reviewed A Perfect Mess: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder ? How Crammed Closets, Cluttered Offices, and On-the-Fly Planning Make the World a Better Place on + 23 more book reviews
Interesting book, somewhat long-winded in parts and caused me to space out during entire segments in which the author expounded on research studies and/or examples, but the material was interesting and humorous at times. The main point is that everyone is different, and some people thrive on less organized living and working than others. Obviously the guy who wrote the earlier review didn't really listen to the book, as there were various real life examples that I though were pretty believable. I know I work better with a small amount of "clutter" on my desk, as I tend to never revisit items I've filed away. But, again, we're all different. I don't think I would have read this in print, but it made for interesting insights during my commute.


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