Amount Quote by James Ogilvy
“Too much of our work amounts to the drudgery of arranging means toward ends, mechanically placing the right foot in front of the left and the left in front of the right, moving down narrow corridors toward narrow goals. Play widens the halls. Work will always be with us, and many works are worthy. But the worthiest works of all often reflect an artful creativity that looks more like play than work.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Work, James Ogilvy, 2015
Work can become mechanical and narrow, but treating it like play expands creativity and meaning.
In simple terms: Work can be playful and creative.
Key Takeaway
Embrace playfulness in tasks.
Themes
creativity
play
work
meaning
purpose
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- project management
- teaching
- artistic creation
- software development
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
flow
design thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you introduce play into routine work?
- When does play hinder efficiency?
A Different Perspective
Play may not suit all tasks, especially those requiring strict precision.
