Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Uniform

I read an article about an article that said the less decisions you had to make a day, the better your brain function. It possibly even said you would make better decisions on the decisions you had to make, if you made fewer of them. (I lightly skimmed the article).

All this is to say, presumably we would be making better decisions overall if we individually wore uniforms, thereby eliminating at least one major to semi-major daily decision (depending on your particular level of self-confidence).

Behold, my vision for the workforce:


Question of the day: do you think a "uniform" helps you perform better? It appears to work for Steve Jobs! 

P.S. This is a boring post. But you guys wanted me to write more often, so here's a taste of your own medicine. Okay, that didn't work. Fill in the appropriate cliche to indicate 'it serves you right. deal with it.' (I am not a compassionate person).

8 comments:

Anna said...

Well, as a parent of a child who wears a uniform to school, I love the idea of uniforms. One less thing to worry and/or argue about in the morning. Time-saver, sanity-saver, and so yes, I think it can have significant ramifications. It *can*, but I'm not sure I can say it generally *does*.

drh said...

I wanted to comment, but I didn’t know what to say. My brain feels better, just leaving it at this.

Judi-CAJ said...

Black slacks and a colorful top. Yes, I like the 'uniform' approach. Less thinking in the morning makes for a less stressed and better functioning brain the rest of the day!

rachel said...
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Bonni said...

I personally love the idea of uniforms for work. There's less to think about in the morning, and more of a branded identification with the company. That said, I have seen some really hideous uniforms out there -- and have worn my share of them -- and pray to God that the days of wearing tight-waisted pilly polyester too-short pants are over for me!

Russ said...

I think I'm definitely more confident when dressed "smart casual" for presentations and meetings etc...

Brent and Darcy said...

Whatayamean, boring? This is an interesting question that deserves consideration and debate. As for your pictoral example--I guess I could see myself wearing one of these. A little tight in the shoulders, maybe, but at least it'd be cool in summer.

Russ Licht said...

Forget uniformity, be creative and let it enrich your soul.
Now, speaking of material rich for creative humor, I am seriously disappointed that "Bones" the cadaver dog did not find his way into your blog this week.