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The answers included \u201cin the bar\u201d, \u201cin the shower\u201d and \u201cwalking the dog\u201d. Out of 300 people, only two got their idea at work. This is always the case. People rarely get great ideas at work. I normally get mine while out cycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So the choice is simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spend endless hours at work and settle for less innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

or<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spend less time at work and have more great ideas.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is back on the bike for me\u2026..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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