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Organizing Solutions for the Disorganized Entrepreneur After more than 20 years as an entrepreneur and a consultant to
entrepreneurs, I am convinced that for many entrepreneurs,
"organized" is an enigma. "Organized entrepreneur" may even be
an oxymoron, because the very strength that makes great
entrepreneurs makes for poor organizing - at least organizing as
most of the world defines it.
Organized Living in a Disorganized World It wasn't long ago that "organizing" was considered trivial.
Today it is necessary. Disorganization leads to increased stress,loss of profits, low productivity, increased liability, and a slew of other problems.
The Clutter Factor: From Packrativity to Productivity • Are you embarrassed when you walk into your home or
office?
• Do you frequently run out of space?
• Is your desk piled high with UPO's (unidentified piled
objects)?
• Are you frustrated by the amount of time you spend
looking for things?
Getting Organized - Getting Fit In a speech entitled "Organized Living in a Disorganized World" I made the statement "Getting organized is much like exercise and healthy eating. It is something you incorporate into your daily living." Immediately one attendee sighed loudly and blurted out, "I'm doomed!" Many people feel the same way, but based on my own experience with incorporating exercise into my daily life style, I can offer new hope.
Get Organized - Stay Organized My mother is one of the most productive people I know. She is 78
years old and still works full-time as the personal assistant to
the CEO of a bank. One of her secrets to productivity is what is often called "a tickler file." It used to be a popular organizational tool but eventually fell by the wayside. It's time to bring that old system back.
Secrets to Eliminating Emotional Clutter Are you plagued by clutter in your personal or professional life? Is there someone in your family or your work who is? Based on my experience, the answer is probably "Yes!"