From Bill Gates to Jeff Bezos: Why the smartest minds swear washing dishes helps unlock their best ideas
From Agatha Christie to Jeff Bezos, some of the world’s most productive minds swear by washing the dishes, and science backs them up. Research from Florida State University and cognitive studies on the brain’s default mode network suggest that simple, repetitive chores can sharpen creativity, boost focus and reduce stress. A mundane sink of plates, it turns out, can be a small daily superpower.
From Agatha Christie to Jeff Bezos, some of the world’s most productive minds swear by washing the dishes, and science backs them up. Research from Florida State University and cognitive studies on the brain’s default mode network suggest that simple, repetitive chores can sharpen creativity, boost focus and reduce stress. A mundane sink of plates, it turns out, can be a small daily superpower.
