Being in Seattle has taught me something I never would have thought of otherwise:
Working in a room with a magnificent view has a positive effect on my productivity.
Is this true for other people, as well? I normally favor ground-level apartments and small villages, but if the multiplier is as consistent as it’s been this past week, I may have to rethink my long-term plans.
It could be just the novelty of such a view. I suspect that any interesting modification to your working environment leads to a short-term productivity boost, but these things don’t necessarily persist in the long term. In any case, it seems like the VoI of exploring different working environments is high.
The under-utilized conference room with a great view has become the unofficial thinking room at work.
There is a whole list of little factors that contribute to the success of the thinking room, but major contributors include the both view, and the novelty.
I dunno—on one hand, I’d be more tempted to slack off by looking outside; on the other hand, it’d be easier for me to recharge my willpower, by looking outside. I think the former would be a larger effect for me, but I’m not sure.
I dunno—on one hand, I’d be more tempted to slack off by looking outside; on the other hand, it’d be easier for me to recharge my willpower, by looking outside. I think the former would be a larger effect for me, but I’m not sure.
Being in Seattle has taught me something I never would have thought of otherwise:
Working in a room with a magnificent view has a positive effect on my productivity.
Is this true for other people, as well? I normally favor ground-level apartments and small villages, but if the multiplier is as consistent as it’s been this past week, I may have to rethink my long-term plans.
It could be just the novelty of such a view. I suspect that any interesting modification to your working environment leads to a short-term productivity boost, but these things don’t necessarily persist in the long term. In any case, it seems like the VoI of exploring different working environments is high.
The under-utilized conference room with a great view has become the unofficial thinking room at work.
There is a whole list of little factors that contribute to the success of the thinking room, but major contributors include the both view, and the novelty.
I dunno—on one hand, I’d be more tempted to slack off by looking outside; on the other hand, it’d be easier for me to recharge my willpower, by looking outside. I think the former would be a larger effect for me, but I’m not sure.
I dunno—on one hand, I’d be more tempted to slack off by looking outside; on the other hand, it’d be easier for me to recharge my willpower, by looking outside. I think the former would be a larger effect for me, but I’m not sure.