Einstein came up with relativity while working a non-scientific job. Sheldon from Big Bang Theory tried to mimic that—by becoming a busboy at Cheesecake Factory! 🔁 Repetitive tasks (like wiping tables or folding clothes) occupy your basal ganglia, freeing up your prefrontal cortex—the brain’s decision-making boss—to roam wild with ideas. 💡 FACT 1: Studies show that 72% of people report getting creative insights during mindless activities like walking or showering. That’s the default mode network in action. 💡 FACT 2: Odd behaviours (like pacing or switching environments) trick your brain into treating familiar problems as “novel,” helping bypass mental fixation. So next time you’re stuck—do something odd. Or better… clean your desk. 🧽