Ha! You’re thinking I was referring to pollution.
Nope.
I did a bit of traveling a few weeks ago. I had my breakfast in the same restaurant 6 days in a row.
I would bring my laptop as stay-on to do some writing. It was pleasant and comfortable. I got a great deal done.
After a few days I realized that there was soft, upbeat instrumental music playing in the background in the restaurant. The beat and sound of the music improved the environment to a place that I was quite productive.
Over the past week or so I have been playing/experimenting in my office with different music. I think it is making a difference.
We call things that have the potential to affect assets negatively risks. A poor environment is a risk.
Our environments matter. Bad environments risk poor performance.
Now I am playing with scents. My wife has offered to take me to Yankee Candle. That will be a first.
