UnStuff America! Podcast

Why do you want to get organized? That’s not a rhetorical question. Why? Why now? Has something happened recently that has is motivating you? Or are you waking up from a winter slumber? Do you have to move? Has a loved one died? Or is this just your most recent attempt to simplify your life? Whatever the reason, Decluttering your home, your office, your life is the booby prize. Getting your life back … is the real prize. Then looking beyond yourself to start the real work of repairing the world because we are waiting for you. Yes, you.

Why do you want to get organized? That’s not a rhetorical question. Why? Why now? Has something happened recently that has is motivating you? Or are you waking up from a winter slumber? Do you have to move? Has a loved one died? Or is this just your most recent attempt to simplify your life? Whatever the reason, Decluttering your home, your office, your life is the booby prize. Getting your life back … is the real prize. Then looking beyond yourself to start the real work of repairing the world because we are waiting for you. Yes, you.

Do you typically see the glass half empty or half full? Do you see the obstacle or the opportunity? Your mindset is the most powerful tool you have when it comes to simplifying your life. When something unexpected comes up, do you fold or do you double down? it’s totally normal to be upset when the unexpected occurs, particularly if the surprise brings with it complications or setbacks. Even so, how you recover and when you take action ultimately determines your success. Change your mindset and you have the perfect antidote to any disappointment. To learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America,” visit andrewmellen.com.

Do you typically see the glass half empty or half full? Do you see the obstacle or the opportunity? Your mindset is the most powerful tool you have when it comes to simplifying your life. When something unexpected comes up, do you fold or do you double down? it’s totally normal to be upset when the unexpected occurs, particularly if the surprise brings with it complications or setbacks. Even so, how you recover and when you take action ultimately determines your success. Change your mindset and you have the perfect antidote to any disappointment. To learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America,” visit andrewmellen.com.

Courtney Carver is the founder of bemorewithless.com and minimalist fashion challenge Project 333. She joined the show from her home in Salt Lake City where she went from a 2,000 SF house and tons of debt to a 900 SF apartment debt- and stress-free. Courtney's diagnosis with MS was her wake up call but she makes it clear that everyone gets wake up calls all the time. She grabbed onto the idea of loving something that matters and to focus on the small changes you can make each day. To learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America,” visit andrewmellen.com.

Many people find direct communication challenging. They are afraid that saying what they want will upset others and they will be viewed as selfish, mean or indifferent. What other people think of you is none of your business—which doesn’t give you license to be a jerk and does give you permission to tell the truth. To learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America,” visit andrewmellen.com.

If you find yourself waiting for the perfect moment to begin a project or take an action, you may be waiting a very long time. Now is the perfect time to begin anything you’ve been deferring action on. You don’t need anyone else to give your permission and you definitely do not need to wait for inspiration … it may never come. When it comes to physical clutter, if you didn’t want to deal with it when you were creating it, it seems unlikely you’ll want to deal with it now as well. Exercise a little agency and eat the frog. To learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America,” visit andrewmellen.com.

Multitasking doesn’t exist – it’s one of the 200 lies you tell each day*. You can do things sequentially but you can’t do them simultaneously. All you need to remember is that you can’t bake a cake and perform open heart surgery at the exact same time. Here are a few links to some brain science which proves this:

http://bit.ly/multitaskingscience1

http://bit.ly/multitaskingscience2

http://bit.ly/multitaskingscience3

What does exist is a simple, direct way to shift between tasks with agency – and without story or a bunch of cluttered thinking slowing you down and delaying your transitions. To learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America,” visit andrewmellen.com.

* See episode #7: 200 Lies ... and counting! 

Multitasking doesn’t exist – it’s one of the 200 lies you tell each day*. You can do things sequentially but you can’t do them simultaneously. All you need to remember is that you can’t bake a cake and perform open heart surgery at the exact same time. Here are a few links to some brain science which proves this:

http://bit.ly/multitaskingscience1

http://bit.ly/multitaskingscience2

http://bit.ly/multitaskingscience3

What does exist is a simple, direct way to shift between tasks with agency – and without story or a bunch of cluttered thinking slowing you down and delaying your transitions. To learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America,” visit andrewmellen.com.

* See episode #7: 200 Lies ... and counting! 

Clutter, disorganization and too much stuff are choking America and enslaving our citizens. We’re told that consumer confidence is the key to a robust economy but many of us rack up devastating debt while others are caught in a dead-end struggle trying to stay afloat. More stuff is not the answer. We could blame big business and government for laying the perfect trap, but buyer (or consumer) beware. Take personal responsibility AND set yourself free. Then use your freedom to radically influence the national debate on every level. Don’t drain the swamp, Unstuff America!