Century Quote by Don Aslett
“For over a half century now I've watched office obesity develop into a full-blown, crippling disease. As our office clutter mounts, we're ever more intimidated and frustrated by it. We engineer drainage and removal of water and liquid wastes from society to prevent hazardous buildup, but the effluent that pours into our offices-paper-is never flushed out.”
About This Quote
The quote describes how office clutter and paperwork become an overwhelming, persistent problem, likened to a disease that is not easily removed despite efforts to manage other waste.
In simple terms: Office clutter builds up like an untreated disease.
Key Takeaway
Address and regularly clear office clutter.
Themes
productivity
health
environment
stress
management
Mood
frustrated
motivated
reflective
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- office management
- personal workspace organization
- team meetings
- remote work setups
Key Concepts
systems thinking
behavioral inertia
organizational health
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create a sustainable system to regularly clear office clutter?
- What habits reinforce a tidy workspace?
A Different Perspective
Clutter can be deeply ingrained and may resist quick fixes.
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