Adams's 5th Law of Productivity

"Every meeting should contain as few participants as possible."

Corollary: "As the number of meeting participants increases, the chances of productivity decrease."

Adams's 24th Law of Social Dynamics

"The words, 'I'm on break' mean nothing to someone who is not also on break."

(I may take my lunch hour far more seriously than most.)

Adams's 2nd Law of Grammar Dynamics

"If you misuse a word or phrase in conversation, but the person you’re communicating with understands your intended meaning, the conversation was a success."

 (Examples: "supposeably," "steep learning curve," "I could care less," "literally")

Adams's 23rd Law of Social Dynamics

"Talking about someone behind their back says more about you than the person you're talking about."

Adams's 22nd Law of Social Dynamics

"Any person who wants to lead others should not be allowed to lead. Leadership is a burden, not a privilege."

Adams's 4th Law of Productivity

"Limitations can be liberating, freedom can be restrictive."

Adams's 21st Law of Social Dynamics

"If someone's zipper is down, tell them quickly and discreetly."