This is an interesting non-fiction book that talks about how to make time for yourself at work to pursue your own interests. By setting time aside for yourself, and working solo, you will find that you will come up with great ideas and become more productive.
There are quite a few modern-day companies, like Google for example, that are used to show that breaking away from tradition is often times a good thing. One thing that really surprised me was that taking a nap at work has actually been shown to improve productivity. This would be a great thing to mention to your boss.
The main idea that I got from this book is that the “cave” is something you need to retreat to in order to become more productive and re-energize yourself. This can be your cubicle, a space in your house, or even your car. The important thing is to try to find a place where you can have uninterrupted thoughts. Here, in your “cave”, is where you’ll get creative when you think like a soloist.
In order to deal with the most common type of people you’ll run into at the office, the kind that get in your way and try to sabotage your ideas, this is a must read. I call it office survival reading…don’t leave home without it!
