John CleeseIf you want creative workers, give them enough time to play
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If you want creative workers, give them enough time to play. “Creative workers” are the people who come up with ideas for new products and new ways to improve old products. If you give them enough time to play, they will be happy to play. Play is what creative workers need to do to stay happy and keep working. Play is an essential part of healthy living.
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