“Seeking to create a high-productivity space for commercial innovation, Probst conceived the “Action Office,” whose surfaces, both horizontal and vertical, allowed for clear thought, freedom of movement, ample storage, and the ability to lay out plans and drawings (there were… — Steve Prentice Copy Share Image
“It takes time for individual thoughts and ideas to realize that they might have a chance to step forward from the recesses of the brain and express themselves. Thoughts that might save time, create new opportunities, or generally do good things—they’re all in there. But every time they try to make themselves known, they’re brushed aside by another fast-moving “immediacy.”… — Steve Prentice Copy Share
“Coffee was referred to by some Christians as “the devil’s drink.” In Rome, a sample of coffee was presented to Pope Vincent III, who… — Steve Prentice Copy Share Image
“a traditional approach to dining, a far less hurried one, that many people in France enjoy. They take the time to savor the meal, to review its presentation, to take note of its many flavors, and, while dining, they enjoy passionate conversations or arguments. They talk as well as eat. This gives their digestive systems more time to receive and… — Steve Prentice Copy Share
“Seeking to create a high-productivity space for commercial innovation, Probst conceived the “Action Office,” whose surfaces, both horizontal and vertical, allowed for clear thought,… — Steve Prentice Copy Share Image
“When it comes to food, the obvious and expected approach for North Americans is to diet, which results in cravings, cheating, and shameful feelings.… — Steve Prentice Copy Share Image
“realize that they might have a chance to step forward from the recesses of the brain and express themselves. Thoughts that might save time,… — Steve Prentice Copy Share Image
“it’s the difference between walking fast because you like to and walking fast because you have to. When people or companies react and increase… — Steve Prentice Copy Share Image
“The irony here is that although the cubicle grid structure of the typical office allows many people to work closely together, it has done… — Steve Prentice Copy Share Image
“When we react, we are not seeking to control a situation but merely to protect our existence within that situation. If, by contrast, you… — Steve Prentice Copy Share Image
“For the professional pickpocket, one of the best tools he could invest in is a wall-mounted sign that reads “Beware of Pickpockets.” With this… — Steve Prentice Copy Share Image
