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 […]
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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 look intelligent. They feel sentimental. They represent who we are—or who we wanted to be when we bought them. And then… they multiply. In a Smart Reduction project, books usually
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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 a car. That’s how so many “project cars” are born: a classic truck in the back of the garage, a vintage coupe under a tarp, a half-restored something that’s been
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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, and Facebook entered the scene. Back then, Google was just another search engine, and while Amazon’s marketplace existed, Amazon Prime wouldn’t arrive until 2005. Brands sought our expertise to navigate
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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 action. Please let me know if you have any suggestions on what to add to this list. You might want to take a look at my related post from
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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 through all your files. The best way to deal with this is to create a number of legacy folders with photos that continue to have relevance once you are gone.
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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 that you control. I practice what I preach, and I have a frame sitting on my desk that connects to all the photos on my phone. I often glance at
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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 reclusive man, Mr. D was passionate about pottery. I had never been to his home; we always met either at our place or somewhere else. When Mr. D passed away,
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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 awareness that time is limited, I’d like to be very intentional about what I’m reading. I enjoy a mix of fiction and non-fiction. For the most part, reading is a
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I’ve been moving from one country to another one twice in my life. At this time, it is very costly to hold on to things. It’s often cheaper to sell an item and then acquire it again at your new destination. That’s especially true for heavy and bulky items like furniture. The math here is
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