The mind works better when it's not forced. I think it's pretty common wisdom to try and load up with enough information to grasp the problem, and then leave yo

The mind works better when it's not forced. I think it's pretty common wisdom to try and load up with enough information to grasp the problem, and then leave your brain alone to do its thing. This is the same phenomenon for people having their good ideas in the shower. Usually for me its during exercise. Incidentally, I've almost never had a good idea during a meeting.