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True story:
At the end of an interview with Albert Einstein the reporter asked:

"Mr. Einstein, would it be possible to take your phone number in case I have any further questions?"
"Certainly" replied Einstein. He picked up the phone directory and looked up his phone number, then wrote it on a slip of paper and handed it to the reporter. Dumbfounded, the reporter said...
"You are considered to be the smartest man in the world and you can't remember your own phone number?"
Einstein replied, "Why should I memorize something when I know where to find it?"

Looking at this picture-do you think Professor Einstein can find his telephone book?Too often people equate “organization” with tidiness; and there is something to be said for that person who has reduced the clutter in their lives. But you can live in clutter and still be organized-look at Einstein!

According to the National Association of Professional Organizers, the average American spends 55 minutes a day (or roughly two weeks a year) looking for things they own but can't find.

What is one quick way to ensure you can be more organized? The 30-second rule:

Change your habits one at a time. Start with the 30-second Rule-If it takes 30 seconds or less to do a job-do it immediately. This includes sorting through your snail mail to rid the pile of junk-right from the mailbox to the trashcan. This also applies to putting things back where they belong immediately after you’re done with them-keys, stapler, files, reference materials, books, cell phone, etc. Thirty seconds now can potentially save 55 minutes later. Seems like a good idea to me!

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