I think the messy desks in the article are exhibits of said persons ability to focus, despite the metaphorical chaos around them.
The desks might simply be a consequence of the huge volume of work these persons got done through the day and are a symbol of resilience at most, but not the cause of their success.
I have to confess I would love it if it were the other way around: only having to mess up my desk, and voila, extreme focus and productivity engaged! :)
Interesting analysis attempt though, I'll upvote this despite the wrong conclusion(s), I find myself reading almost anything from medium just because of the pleasant typography.
having a messy desk itself is nothing useful. while it _may_ be true that greatness breeds a messy desk, it seems extremely doubtful that a messy desk breeds greatness.
The desks might simply be a consequence of the huge volume of work these persons got done through the day and are a symbol of resilience at most, but not the cause of their success.
I have to confess I would love it if it were the other way around: only having to mess up my desk, and voila, extreme focus and productivity engaged! :)
Interesting analysis attempt though, I'll upvote this despite the wrong conclusion(s), I find myself reading almost anything from medium just because of the pleasant typography.