Newsletter Archives - Volume 2

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This page covers Volume 2, consisting of 25 issues published between May 9, 2007 and April 23, 2008. For newer issues, visit our main newsletter archives page. For older issues, visit our Volume One archives page.

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Volume 2:

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  • The Simplifier #62 - The Proper Way to Sniff Your Client’s Butt
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    A spunky time of year
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
    3. Article: Limp fishes, dog butts, and handshakes: Creating good client agreements
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. Your Simplification Tip
    The Lion, The Witch, and Rotating Your Wardrobe
    5. In the News
    Built for consumption; Why we procrastinate; and Find the time to do all the things you have to—and want to—do
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    New blog posts
    7. Keep Smiling
    Mac or PC Rivalry Rap Video
  • The Simplifier #61 - Where the Wild Things Aren’t
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Three things that go well with chocolate
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by James Baldwin
    3. Article: Where the Wild Things Aren’t: Taming the Invoicing Beast
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. Your Simplification Tip
    List Criteria When Comparison Shopping
    5. In the News
    A Delicate Balance, Eight Days a Week, and Getting Deeper into the 4-hour Workweek
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    New Testimonials
    7. Keep Smiling
    Best Office Prank Videos
  • The Simplifier #60 - Email Subject Line
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Priority super-matrix blues celebration
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by William Drayton
    3. Article: 5 Little Steps for a Big Change
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    Email Subject Line
    5. In the News
    The organizing interventionist; Green all over; and Unplugged: Don’t be a tech slave
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Marching into the Past - Simplify with a smile
    7. Keep Smiling
    Make a funny face
  • The Simplifier #59 - A Simplification Syllabus
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Being nice to Shawnself, a.k.a. Mine ‘r 49er
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by R. Smith
    3. Article: A Simplification Syllabus
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    Instant Messaging
    5. In the News
    Paper trail travails; Editorial: Simple Living; and It’s income tax organization time em>
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    New logo!
    7. Keep Smiling
    Homer Simpson quotes
  • The Simplifier #58 - On Balance
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Lance
    Bad “balance” spokesperson
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Euripedes
    3. Article: The Recipe for a Balanced Life?
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    Move it or lose it!
    5. In the News
    Dedication or addiction? What’s driving your work habits?; Ways to live simply; and Bringing up work-life balance at job interviews?
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Your Search Secrets Revealed!
    7. Keep Smiling
    Macabre balancing act
  • The Simplifier #57 - According to “Jim”
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Making headlines
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Lily Tomlin
    3. Article: Turning On the Easy Access Station
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    Naming File Folders - When less is more
    5. In the News
    How to get rid of e-clutter; Simple Ideas for Sustainable Living; and Savoring Life Through ‘Slow Living’?
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Clean Desk Challenge
    7. Keep Smiling
    Dramatic Lemur
  • The Simplifier #56 - Developing 80/20 Vision
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    The way of the snowflake
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Vilfredo Pareto
    3. Article: Developing 80/20 Vision
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    The Packing List
    5. In the News
    5 Time Management Tricks; Getting Back Into Balance; and Organizing is key for sane mornings
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    New blog posts!
    7. Keep Smiling
    The Onion
  • The Simplifier #55 - Zone-ify!
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    The more we live in the flow of life…
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Henry David Thoreau
    3. Article: Organizing by Zones
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    The pre-”outta here” zone
    5. In the News
    Simplifying Life Isn’t Simple; Quality of Life; and So much stuff, so little storage
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Feed Me!
    7. Keep Smiling
    Funny.com
  • The Simplifier #54 - Zap!
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Re-wresting control of the PS machinery
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Pearl Bailey
    3. Article: The Inbox Zapper
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    Fire Drill!
    5. In the News
    It’s About Time — Literally; What to keep, what to throw out; and How not to get lost in your mails
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    “Let it be easy!”
    7. Keep Smiling
    The funniest web videos of 2007
  • The Simplifier #53 - The Resolution - Simplified
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Lance
    When the Shawn’s away…
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by H.R. Haweis
    3. Article: The Resolution - Simplified
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    The Mantra
    5. In the News
    To keep organized, mix the old and new; The Beast in the Basement; and Train your spouse to run the house
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Happy anniversary to me
    7. Keep Smiling
    “If a man be organized…”
  • The Simplifier #52 - Staying on Yop of Your Game
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Help others, by giving yourself the gift of better time management
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Carl Sandburg
    3. Article: Staying on top of your game
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    Time management quickies
    5. In the News
    By cutting clutter, you can help others; Taking on the time bandits; and Holiday guests? It’s cleanup time
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Red flower
    7. Keep Smiling
    The Bobs
  • The Simplifier #51 - Thanks-giving beyond Thanksgiving
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    A lifetime of thanks-giving
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by W.J. Cameron
    3. Article: You are a sun—so radiate already!
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    Leaving effective phone messages
    5. In the News
    Coping with the rat race; more Ed Begley, Jr.; Money, happiness not synonyms
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Gratitude Given and Received
    7. Keep Smiling
    Giving Thanks
  • The Simplifier #50 - A Simplification Potpourri
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Round numbers, birthdays, and roadtrips
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Lao Tzu
    3. Article: A Simplification Potpourri
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    Get Happy
    5. In the News
    Years of acquiring weigh on a person; Organize to reduce stress at work; and Does E-Mail Distract? Not if You Take Charge
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Simplifying on the Road
    7. Keep Smiling
    Wake up cat
  • The Simplifier #49 - Time to Get Intentional
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Reclaiming a villianized notion
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Thomas Troward
    3. Article: Time to Get Intentional!
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    Revel in the joy of completion, and achieve more success
    5. In the News
    Quality study space in the home, sticking with a place for everything, and brand backlash
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    The Latest Post in Each Category
    7. Keep Smiling
    Very Funny Cartoons
  • The Simplifier #48 - Releasing the Power of Intention
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    A peek into the future of Project Simplify
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Wayne Dyer
    3. Article: Take Inventory of Your Assets
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    A daily gift for yourself
    5. In the News
    Holiday consumption is starting early, Clutter can mess up profits, and Ten Things You Can Do Today to Simplify Your Life
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Mysterious Appearances
    7. Keep Smiling
    Medieval Help Desk
  • The Simplifier #47 - Gratitude for Your Assets
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Global Mala, world peace, and gratitude
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Albert Schweitzer
    3. Article: Take Inventory of Your Assets
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    Be a source of gratitude
    5. In the News
    Busy-ness is not the same as satisfaction; Organizing your fridge; Too busy organizing to be productive
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Our Newsletter Archive pages
    7. Keep Smiling
    The Most Famous Mime Ever
  • The Simplifier #46 - Inventory, Part 2
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Post-Burning Man lessons
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Eric Hoffer
    3. Article: Inventory, Part 2: Your Stuff vs. You
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    Decluttering Tip Extravaganza
    5. In the News
    Boost finances, mood by banishing clutter; Outta Here! Professional purgers’ organizing tips; Out of control “Messies” unite
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Simplicity in Nature
    7. Keep Smiling
    Keep Smiling, post-Burning Man Edition
  • The Simplifier #45 - Taking Inventory
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Immensely complex Burning Man offers lessons in simplicity
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Michael Althsuler
    3. Article: Taking Inventory, Part 1
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    Disengaging graciously
    5. In the News
    9 Steps to Organize Your Closets; Giving it up (not living it up); Breathe deeply. We’re going to clean your office; and Learn to prioritize
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    The best of August
    7. Keep Smiling
    Reasons to Smile - Burning Man edition
  • The Simplifier #44 - Creating a Simplicity Statement
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Relax into the graceful dance
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Ludwig Wittgenstein
    3. Article: Creating a Simplicity Statement
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    Unveiling mysteries, one item at a time
    5. In the News
    Need help getting organized?, Organizing your home office, and 21 Tips to Deal with Info Overload
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    The face of Project Simplify
    7. Keep Smiling
    Tales of Mere Existence: Procrastination
  • The Simplifier #43 - Getting Together with Your Essential Self
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    It’s all about you and your essential self
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Soren Kierkegaard
    3. Article: Getting Together with Your Essential Self
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    Getting Into Shape
    5. In the News
    A simpler, happier life, The spirituality of a little hard work, and a teacher gets a lesson from her son
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Three Blog Posts
    7. Keep Smiling
    Interactive Buddy
  • The Simplifier #42 - Doing it Right (because we can)
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Doing things differently to make life a little sweeter
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Arnold Glascow
    3. Article: Doing it Right
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    Magic in the 21st Century
    5. In the News
    Get financial records in order, Review: “The 4-Hour Workweek”, and Organizing the Empty Nest
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Novamind
    7. Keep Smiling
    Clark and Michael
  • The Simplifier #41 - Planning Your Own Personal Masterpieces
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Life’s top 3 most disrupting situations
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Alan Lakein
    3. Article: Planning Your Own Personal Masterpieces
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    Support buddies
    5. In the News
    National Downshifting Week, the Fine Art of the Home Office, and Living the Simple Life
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    The Blog Days of Summer
    7. Keep Smiling
    JibJab’s Jokebox
  • The Simplifier #40 - Clearing Your Way to a Brighter Flame
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    A toast to more celebration!
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Hannah More
    3. Article: Clearing Your Way to a Brighter Flame
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    Getting rid of stuff
    5. In the News
    Voluntary simplicity, Monday Momentum, and Book review: Time Power
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Our “Hire Project Simplify” page
    7. Keep Smiling
    …everyone else is doing it!
  • The Simplifier #39 - Preparing for Life’s Lucky Tornadoes
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Preparing for Life’s Lucky Tornadoes
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Cherie Carter-Scott
    3. Article: Getting Started with the 5 Core Concepts
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    Taking quiet time for yourself
    5. In the News
    Time management for dads, simple living in the Southwest, and wasting time…not such a terrible thing?
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Our Tips, Tricks, and Tools categories
    7. Keep Smiling
    Some Humorous Quotes
  • The Simplifier #38 - Creating Meaningful Goals
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Take a break from your busy day…to read the Simplifier
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by David Hockney
    3. Article: Creating Meaningful Goals
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. This Week’s Simplification Tip
    The Simplification Binder
    5. In the News
    Bathroom clutter, In the Spirit of Solitude, and ‘time famine’
    6. Featured at ProjectSimplify.com
    Springtime Blog Selections
    7. Keep Smiling
    Parachute
  • The Simplifier #37 - Beginning the Journey
    Contents:
    1. A Note From Shawn
    Starting a cohesive year of simplification articles (and more)
    2. Our Featured Quote
    by Annie Dillard
    3. Article: Beginning the Journey
    by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
    4. In the News
    No new stuff, Living tiny: the 96-sqft house, and … … procrastination
    5. Keep Smiling
    How to Laugh…or How to Keep from Laughing

  • This page represent our second year of issues. For our first year of issues, visit our Volume One archives page. For our most recent issues, visit our main Newsletter Archives page.