Introduction

I learned about organization mainly from my parents, who were divorced. My mother was the epitome of organization—impeccable order in our house and at her office. She would invite me to come to her office to organize even further than she already was. I would file and organize till the day’s end for her office and her colleagues. I enjoyed it immensely and seemed to have quite a knack for office organization. At the time, I didn’t realize that every kid didn’t organize her mom’s office. I thought this was normal kid activity.

I happened to also live part-time with my father, a PhD in psychology, who was the absent-minded professor type. Clutter was everywhere in his household. My father was always looking for that important phone ...

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