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The RV + Airbnb Lens: A Surprisingly Fun Way to Know What to Keep

Jan 15, 20266 min read
The RV + Airbnb Lens: A Surprisingly Fun Way to Know What to Keep

Smart Reduction isn’t about living with nothing. It’s about living with what works. If you want a fresh way to approach decluttering—one that feels positive instead of punishing—try this: Stop asking, “What should I get rid of?”Start asking, “What would I intentionally bring with me?” That simple shift changes everything. It moves you from guilt […]

How to Tackle Your Book Collection (Without Regret)

Jan 15, 20266 min read
How to Tackle Your Book Collection (Without Regret)

Smart Reduction for the shelves, the boxes, and the “I’ll read it someday” pile. Books are one of the most common “good clutter” categories. They…

Do you own a “project car”?

Jan 6, 20266 min read
Do you own a “project car”?

When a dream on wheels becomes a weight on your life—and how to tell the difference. America loves cars. We also love the idea of…

From the Digital Marketer Turned Rethinker

Jul 23, 20244 min read
From the Digital Marketer Turned Rethinker

I was fortunate to be at the forefront of the social media revolution. We launched our marketing agency in 2002, before giants like Twitter, YouTube,…

50 Ideas For Reducing Digital Noise

Jul 23, 20243 min read
50 Ideas For Reducing Digital Noise

Here is one of these “take the best and leave the rest” lists for you. See what speaks to you and if you feel like…

Taking Control of Your Photos

Jul 17, 20245 min read
Taking Control of Your Photos

A good portion of your photos might become irrelevant once you have passed on. Your family & friends simply won’t have the bandwidth to sift…

The Power of Digital Picture Frames

Jul 16, 20243 min read
The Power of Digital Picture Frames

One of my favorite devices for decluttering our walls and shelves is the digital picture frame. It’s essentially a customizable slideshow of pictures or videos…

The Sad Tale of Mr. D’s Passing

Jul 11, 20242 min read
The Sad Tale of Mr. D’s Passing

I’d like to share the story of my dear friend, Mr. D. He was a cherished member of my partner’s spiritual community. A kind but…

Could books be part of your legacy?

Nov 20, 20224 min read
Could books be part of your legacy?

I read about 1-2 books per month. That’s 18 per year or 180 books per decade. That’s not a whole lot of books. With the…

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