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EPISODE 56: Getting to the Root of Clutter with Andrew Mellen

January 17, 2024 • Keri Wilt • Season 2 • Episode 56

Why Listen? In my journal practice, I write down what I call “heart taps”, which are the things that speak directly to my heart. Here are a few of the heart tap moments that I wrote down from this interview:

Make sure to pause long enough to hear the whisper of your heart, which will tell you what is next.
Three rules to getting and staying organized: 1: One home for everything 2: Like with like 3: Something in something out.
The average adult tells 200 lies a day. Like: l’ll do this later.
Clutter is nothing more than deferred decisions.
Average person will waste a year of their life looking for lost items.
Time is a non renewable resource.
Clutter is the symptom not the problem.
There are 8 deadly time thieves: Interruptions, Overcommitting, Poor planning, Multitasking, Meetings, Email, Social media, and Procrastination

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Andrew Mellen
‍“The Most Organized Man in America”

Andrew is not your ordinary organization guru—he’s been a professional organizer and coach since 1996.
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‍With over two decades of experience, he has transformed over 500,000 lives with his unique brand of clarity, simplicity, and serenity.

His expertise in organizing photos has earned him accolades from clients worldwide, and now, he's sharing his knowledge exclusively with you.

He is the best-selling author of three books: Calling Bullsh*t on Busy, Unstuff Your Life!, and The Most Organized Man in America’s Guide to Moving.

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