"Research is catching up with folk wisdom. From Homer ("Too much rest itself becomes a pain") to Shakespeare ("The labor we delight in physics pain") to Alexander Pope, the contributions of physical activity to mental performance have been touted. But not until recently have research findings supported these claims. "Strength of mind is exercise not rest." -- Alexander Pope."
Here are the results from a recent Working Wounded Blog/ABCNews.com online ballot:
How innovative are you at work?
You're joking, right, 18.1 percent
Totally innovative, 36.3 percent
Every once in awhile, 45.4 percent
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