Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:book
gptkbp:author gptkb:Tim_Harford
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Financial_Times_and_Mc_Kinsey_Business_Book_of_the_Year
gptkbp:concluded_on Embracing messiness can enhance life.
gptkbp:critical_reception positive reviews
widely discussed
recommended reading
gptkbp:focus problem-solving
creativity
innovation
gptkbp:format gptkb:audiobook
ebook
hardcover
gptkbp:genre gptkb:non-fiction
gptkbp:impact encouragement of flexibility
increased understanding of chaos
re-evaluation of control
gptkbp:influences gptkb:sociology
gptkb:psychology
chaos theory
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:scientific_research
real-life examples
historical anecdotes
gptkbp:isbn 978-1594634536
978-0143129192
978-0143129208
978-0143129215
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_theme benefits of disorder
gptkbp:notable_quote " Order is a great thing, but it can also be a trap."
gptkbp:page_count 288
gptkbp:plot_summary Explores how disorder can lead to positive outcomes.
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:2016
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Riverhead_Books
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Adapt:_Why_Success_Always_Starts_with_Failure
gptkb:The_Undercover_Economist
gptkbp:style accessible
engaging
thought-provoking
gptkbp:target_audience general readers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tim_Harford
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6