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2012 | Jan 21 20 05 04
Audio Version of The Simplifier #6.LAST
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Beginning a New Beginning
“I've heard and seen that 2011 was a year for much letting go.
For ...”
| 2011 | Dec 31 29
Your payment has been received
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28 13 06
Audio Version of The Simplifier #6.18
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05 | Nov | Oct 28
How to make systems talk sexy.
“We've figured out how to make phone talk sexy. I feel like it's my job, ...”
26
Audio Version of The Simplifier #6.17
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25 23
DIY Portfolio for Large Format Images
“Storing large photos, prints, and unframed art work is easy with a portfolio. With a ...”
Video: how to stop voice mail's automated voice
“When's the last time you called someone on their cell phone, got voice mail, then ...”
22 21 | Sep 29
Combining mono- and multi-tasking to get more peace of mind
“You know how you talk about your thing all the time, then all of a ...”
23
PS Update on transitions and new mics
“I've been thinking a lot about transition lately. 1) There's a lot of it going ...”
Thank You
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #6.16
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19 11
Meditation beats memorizing as a mind exercise
“The following article was published in the Nevada City Advocate. It includes the hyperlinks that ...”
08 06
Refocusing the intention
“After a week on the playa for Burningman, I return to the "default" world with ...”
| Aug 23
Audio Version of The Simplifier #6.15
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What's Paying Rent on Your Desktop?
“Let's talk about your Zone 1, which is your desktop (your physical desktop, not the ...”
21 09 08 07
Pop quiz and greenscreen
“To get a little video practice on-screen and experiment with the greenscreen, I shot this ...”
| Jul 28
Audio Version of The Simplifier #6.14
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26 | Jun 29
Audio Version of The Simplifier #6.13
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28 27 26 21
Small office zones
“I'm working on a series of eCourses for online viewing (and handout downloading). Here's a ...”
16 14
The right amount of stuff in its space (and place!)
“When thinking about organizing, how much is too much? There's no ONE answer! Here are ...”
10
Audio Version of The Simplifier #6.12
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07 01 | May 30 25
Audio Version of The Simplifier #6.11
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"The Not-So-Simple Life" Archive
“Project Simplify alumnus Lance Brown's column The Not-So-Simple Life appears in each issue of our ...”
23 14
Give your stuff away!
“Give Your Stuff Away Day... Today! May 14th!
Well, maybe in another year here in ...”
11
A philosophy worth putting yourself out for
“Now if this isn't a reason to get up in the morning and do your ...”
Audio Version of The Simplifier #6.10
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08 03 02 | Apr 27
Audio Version of The Simplifier #6.9
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25 19 14 13
50 Ways to Kick Ass special for subscribers
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This is offer is no mo'. It was a rockin' good ...”
Audio Version of The Simplifier #6.8
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09 08 07 04 | Mar 31
You are registered!
“What now?
I'll send directions to the workshop to the email address you used in ...”
30
Audio Version of The Simplifier #6.7
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29 26 24 23
Is "List" a dirty word? David Allen takes it on
“David "GTD-dude" Allen's most recent "Productive Living" newsletter includes an article called WHY "LIST" IS ...”
22 16
Audio Version of The Simplifier #6.6
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14 13 11 08 02
Audio Version of The Simplifier #6.5
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| Feb 26 21 18
Newsletter Archives - Volume 5
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Newsletter Archives - Volume 4
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17 16
Audio Version of The Simplifier #6.4
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14 12 11
Confidence, the necessary ingredient
“Yesterday I posted that it's time to start telling some of the story that hasn't ...”
10 09
Quote of the day: Louisa May Alcott
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"We all have our own life to pursue,
our own kind of dream to be weaving.
And ...”
03 02
Audio Version of The Simplifier #6.3
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| Jan 31 30
What a fun credit card statement!
“I feel like a bear emerging from her cave after a long winter, when in ...”
29 21
Audio Version of The Simplifier #6.2
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19 15 05
Audio Version of The Simplifier #6.1
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02 | 2010 “The Year of the Natural Professional” | Dec 30 16
Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.25
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The Not-So-Simple Life: The Night Before Perfect
“by Lance Brown ‘Twas the night before Perfect, and all through the house ...”
08 01
Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.24
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| Nov 29 24 22 18
Engaging with your task manager
“Confession: Maintaining a productive and useful ToDo list is challenging for a lot of ...”
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.23
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12 10 03
Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.22
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| Oct 31 30 29 28 20
Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.21
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My beef with "life balance"
“The power in word choice is particularly poignant in the lifestyle design arena, because it's ...”
18 16 15 06
Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.20
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05
Simple Website Design of the Decade
“As of today, October 5, 2010, the spontaneous award of "Sweetest Website I've Ever Seen" ...”
03 | Sep 29 22
Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.19
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21 15 10 09
The Simplifier #5.18 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.18
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08 | Aug 29 26
Video: Reclaiming "CYA"
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Who says CYA is a bad thing?
This little technique is surprisingly effective at staying ...”
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.17
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The Simplifier #5.17 is Online
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24 20 11
The Simplifier #5.16 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.16
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10 09 04
Playing with "motivation"
“My Elementary Latin Dictionary (C.T. Lewis) is being used as a 1.5 inch riser for ...”
03 | Jul 30 29 28
Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.15
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The Simplifier #5.15 is Online
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The Simplifier #5.14 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.14
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13 07 | Jun 30 29
Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.13
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The Simplifier #5.13 is Online
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28 16
The Simplifier #5.12 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.12
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14 11 09 07
Losing your job, but not the NP spirit (videocast)
“Emotion is the first response to being fired--can't be the last.
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03 02
The Simplifier #5.11 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.11
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| May 30 29 28 27 24 23
self vs. Self, the future rests on this battle
“A few days delay in posting this one.
Why continue the simplifying campaign when people ...”
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The Simplifier #5.10 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.10
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A morning practice to prep for anything
“In her book The Artist's Way, Julia Cameron advocates "morning pages", a fantastic practice. Basically, ...”
17 16 10 07
The Simplifier #5.9 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.9
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Quick email quiz!
“This is the first video quiz here at PS World headquarters and a completely informal ...”
06 05
Tara Mohr speaks to the heart
“One of the best parts about a good conference is meeting interesting and inspiring people. ...”
| Apr 27 22
The Simplifier #5.8 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.8
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21 19
Keeping SMART goals on track
“Last "casual and funky" Friday (ref. the purple fuzzy hat), I did a short video ...”
18 16 06
The Simplifier #5.7 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.7
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05
Mission: Possible
“What a great name for a TV show! Cheryl Noble's intention with Mission: Possible is ...”
04 02
A different auto insurance model
“A short video about an article I read in Fast Company on auto insurance by ...”
01 | Mar 30
The NP Course: a quickie video intro
“Video time!
This one is about the upcoming workshop.
Please share with anyone you think might benefit ...”
29 25
Intuition-where is it on the resume?
“Besides the fact that I'm still getting the hang of a remotely acceptable opening frame ...”
The Simplifier #5.6 is Online
“The one-hundred-first issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier, titled "Blossoming in so many ...”
Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.6
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24 23
NC Advocate Column: The Horse Whisperer?
“What do horses and Natural Professionals have in common?
A. They both like carrots.
B. They ...”
17 11
Video update: snow day!
“When the going gets busy, the busy get going. It doesn't have to be crazy...
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10
The Simplifier #5.5 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.5
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09 08 07 05 04
Video interview of Insightful Bits
“Natural Professional Suzie Daggett (interviewed here for the Simplifier) has a new project called Insightful ...”
| Feb 24
The Simplifier #5.4 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.4
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23 19
Getting back to the foundation
“"Foundation first" isn't a one time, never think about it again kind of thing. Us ...”
17 15
Newsletter Archives - Volume 3
“Here you'll find past issues of The Simplifier, our e-mail newsletter. This page covers 5/7/2008 ...”
10
The Simplifier #5.3 is Online
“The ninety-eighth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier, titled "Clearing the Way!", is ...”
Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.3
“Here is the audio edition of our newsletter The Simplifier Issue #5.3 - "Clearing the ...”
07 03 | Jan 29 27
The Simplifier #5.2 is Online
“The ninety-seventh issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier, titled "Passion, Action..and Simplicity", is ...”
Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.2
“Here is the audio edition of our newsletter The Simplifier Issue #5.2 - "Passion, Action...and ...”
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Passion into Action interview
“Each of the presenters for the Passion into Action conference answered a series of questions ...”
25 20 18 17 14
The Simplifier #5.1 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #5.1
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12 08 04 02 | 2009 “Looking to be a fantastic year full of creative expression, fun, and success!” | Dec 31
The Simplifier #4.13 is Online
“The ninety-fifth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier, titled "Sound the Horns!", is ...”
Audio Version of The Simplifier #4.13
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The email saga continues
“I recently did the big switch from Entourage to the native Mac programs: Address ...”
28 27 25 24 16
The Simplifier #4.12 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #4.12
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12 10
Happy Holidays Are a Cinch When You Simplify Away the Grinch
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #4.11.
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Happy Holidays Are a Cinch When You ...”
07 03 02
The Simplifier #4.11 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #4.11
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01 | Nov 30 25
You’ve Got to Clear Your Throat if You Want to Sing Your Song
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #4.7. --- You’ve Got to ...”
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The Simplifier #4.10 is Online
“The ninety-second issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier, titled "Consistency Soothes the Digital ...”
Audio Version of The Simplifier #4.10
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Remedies for a Scattered Mind
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #4.4. --- Remedies for a ...”
16 14
Returning to Home Base
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #4.3. --- Returning to Home ...”
10 09 07 04
The Simplifier #4.9 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #4.9
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03 02 01 | Oct 27 26 24 23
The Simplifier #4.8 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #4.8
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19 13 08 07
The Simplifier #4.7 is Online
“The eighty-ninth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier, titled "Clear Your Throat!" is ...”
Audio Version of The Simplifier #4.7
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06 01 | Sep 29 28
Haiku of the Natural Professional
“You feel good about
the impact your work has on
the rest ...”
17 16
The Simplifier #4.6 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #4.6
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The Simplifier #4.5 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #4.5
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| Aug 29 27 26 24 20 19 14 10 09 07 06 05
The Simplifier #4.4 is Online
“The eighty-seventh issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier, titled "Remedies for a Scattered ...”
Audio Version of The Simplifier #4.4
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03 | Jul 29 22 20 18 17 16
Audio: A Compelling Motivator
“Here's the speech I gave at Toastmasters on Tuesday. I wish I had recorded it ...”
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Getting Started With Your V.I.Papers
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #4.2.
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Getting Started With Your V.I.Papers
by Shawn Tuttle
The ...”
12 11 08
The Simplifier #4.3 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #4.3
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06 | Jun 28 23 22 09 05 04
The Simplifier #4.2 is Online
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Audio Version of The Simplifier #4.2
“Here is the first-ever audio edition of our newsletter The Simplifier. This is Issue #4.2 ...”
02 | May 27 25 21 20 14 13
Making the Most of Your Week with Planning & Review
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #4.1. --- Making the Most ...”
12 11 09 08 06
The Simplifier #4.1 is Online
“The eighty-fourth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
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Yard sale v. speaking... is there any question?!?
“Mother Nature is being a little saucy with us Nevada City folk.
I mean, our ...”
| Apr 27 24 23
The Natural Professional is Trademarked
“I believe the concept of the Natural Professional is extremely important to the conceptual cohesiveness ...”
22 20 16 15
How to Put More Spring in Your Spring Clearing
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #83. ---- How to Put More ...”
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Stuff sitting around collecting dust
“ One specific question that came up in a talk I gave this morning was ...”
Driving (and Parking) Your Thoughts
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #82. ---- Driving (and Parking!) Your ...”
08
Rock on, Reinette!
“Our little town of Nevada City, California has a population of about 3,000. We're in ...”
06
Working For Trade: Barter Brings Big Benefits
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #80. Working For Trade: Barter Brings Big ...”
05 02
The Simplifier #83 is Online
“The eighty-third issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
| Mar 30 24 23 20 17 14 12 08 06 05
The Simplifier #82 is Online
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2nd Place Speech Contest
“After a major rewrite of the speech done for the TV meeting, I presented my ...”
03 | Feb 27 24 20 19
The upcoming announcement for last night's show
“Keeping current with news mentions, here's the upcoming televised Toastmasters meeting (the one that happened ...”
14 12 05
One way to enter a difficult situation
“One of the sweetest gifts to give is patience and kindness in a difficult situation.
I ...”
04
The Simplifier #81 is Online
“The eighty-first issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
John Hodgman and aliens at TED 2008
“The ever interesting and fascinating TED Conference is rapidly approaching. I won't be attending in ...”
03 | Jan 27
The Origins of Super Organizer Girl
“Everyone has, or ought to have, a superhero alter ego, right? I've been dreaming up ...”
26 25 20
Community pours out for the Big O
“For a small community, my little town rocks. A couple hundred people showed up this ...”
17 13
Victory Gardens, Farmers Markets, and great veggies
“Change.org is collecting support for the return of the Victory Garden. They remind us that ...”
12 07
The Simplifier #80 is Online
“The eightieth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
Simplifier schedule change
“Here's a news update as published in The Simplifier, issue #80, in A Note From ...”
05
Chatter brain rides again!
“Monday morning, somewhere between up and down, here and there. I sit to settle the ...”
04 | 2008 “The birth of the Natural Professional.” | Dec 31 30
Little steps, big progress
“The other day I set up my planning tracking systems, both the hardcopy and the ...”
28
I'm now a podcast listening fiend
“My boyfriend may not ever hear from me again. He ever so kindly set a ...”
27 26 23
Interview: Hilary Anderson - Working From the Heart
“This interview was originally published in The Simplifier #79.
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Interview: Hilary Anderson – Working from the ...”
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The Simplifier #79 is Online
“The seventy-ninth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
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The Stories Series: Cracks in the Foundation
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #78.
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Article: The Stories Series: Cracks in the ...”
11
Learning how to write from the heart--all the time
“Today is the first day of the rest of my life. Why is this day ...”
06
Wine charms, Thich Nhat Hanh, and lattes
“On the one hour drive to my appointment yesterday, I was feeling downright whack. Part ...”
03
The Simplifier #78 is Online
“The seventy-eighth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
| Nov 30 29 26 22 20
Cable Management
“Matthieu Lundi, a "Marketing Specialist" at CableOrganizer.com recently contacted me with a cable management resource ...”
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When pea brains get in the way
“I suppose entrepreneurs all over face an issue I'm dealing with right now: how to ...”
The Simplifier #77 is Online
“The seventy-seventh issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
Full audio from Nancy Shanteau interview
“The upcoming Simplifier #77 features an edited (text) version of Shawn's interview with Nancy Shanteau.
The ...”
12
To Conquer Your Inbox, Become an Email Shape-Shifter
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #76.
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Article: To Conquer Your Inbox, Become an ...”
06
The Simplifier #76 is Online
“The seventy-sixth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
05
Jumping on the social media train
“Yup, it seems to be about that time to hop on board. Our solopreneurs group ...”
04 03
One sitting at a time
“A couple of weeks ago I attended a one day silent meditation retreat. Oh, Chatterbrain, ...”
02
Living a Ding-Free Life
“This tip was originally published in The Simplifier #75.
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Living a Ding-Free Life
Does your *Ding!* email ...”
| Oct 31 27
My vision
“Long ago I realized that a lack of understanding why I was doing something was ...”
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Offending desk lingerers and new office styles
“Office moving activities will get a-happening soon. I start paying rent on Nov 1--oh! is ...”
25 24 23
The Simplifier #75 is Online
“The seventy-fifth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
Bio/Background info from Jesse Locks Interview
“This is some extra background info that came out of my interview with Jesse Locks ...”
21
The secret ingredient to staying caught up on your bookkeeping...
“A little ditty inspired by a co-coaching buddy who got caught up on her bookkeeping ...”
15 08
The Simplifier #74 is Online
“The seventy-fourth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
01
Tracking projects
“Current reading material is Sally McGhee's Take Back Your Life! Using Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 ...”
Interview: Gayle - Creating a Healthy Business
“This interview was originally published in The Simplifier #73. --- ...”
| Sep 29
Pandora Radio keeping me company
“Lately I'm been enjoying online tunes through Pandora Radio. An old school techie, Jay Coley, ...”
25
The Simplifier #73 is Online
“The seventy-third issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
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Fall 2008 Organizing Special
“Also known as the popular "thank-goodness-it’s-no-longer-105-degrees-fall-organize-your-office special", this offer will do a wham-bam-alakazam job on ...”
21
Workshop stories
“Last week I did a workshop covering the Natural Professional foundation. I was fortunate to ...”
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Trying to Contain Your Enthusiasms
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #72.
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Article: Trying to Contain Your Enthusiams
By Shawn ...”
2 Minute timers
“A couple of years ago, David Allen (of Getting Things Done fame) offered a 2 ...”
15
Project brain dumping
“Here's a sweet gem from a fellow mobile worker (I hadn't seem him there before) ...”
Quote of the week
“I'm happy to report the client quote of the week:
"My office went from slam to ...”
11
The Simplifier #72 is Online
“The seventy-second issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
09
Doors opening and closing
“Looking at my schedule for the day, today looked, more or less, like any other ...”
08
"Advice to a King"
“I'm reading a book called: Zen Lessons, The Art of Leadership translated by Thomas Cleary. ...”
05
Simplification musings
“Going through some old files turned up these ponderings on simplifying:
Maintaining integrity with your soul’s ...”
04
Cafe lattes are key to missing computer conundrum
“This week’s letter to the Simplifier comes from Joe in St. Louis.
He writes: “I was ...”
03 | Aug 27
The Simplifier #71 is Online
“The seventy-first issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
Background info from Patt Lind-Kyle interview
“This is some extra background info that came out of my interview with Patt Lind-Kyle ...”
A gazillion and one habits of highly productive people.
“Nightingale-Conant, the personal development hub, publishes the AdvantEdge newsletter. I just read one of their ...”
24 20
Article: Stop Sandbagging Yourself
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #70.
Article: Stop Sandbagging Yourself
By Shawn Tuttle
Do ...”
13
Site Credits
“Project Simplify's website was built and designed by "Freelance" Lance Brown. The main portion of ...”
The Simplifier #70 is Online
“The seventieth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
09
Having fun finding your passion
“My work through Project Simplify is to help people get more joy in their life, ...”
06 | Jul 30
The Simplifier #69 is Online
“The sixty-ninth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
25
Newsletter Archives - Volume 2
“Here you'll find past issues of The Simplifier, our e-mail newsletter. This page covers 5/9/2007 ...”
23
The Natural Professional
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #68.
Article: The Natural Professional
By Shawn Tuttle
For some ...”
16
The Simplifier #68 is online
“The sixty-eighth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
When puzzle-in-progress meets box-cover image
“Putting a puzzle together can be a very satisfying experience. You recognize some shape or ...”
15 12 10
Our first mp3 audio file
“
(click the arrow pointing to the right)
Thank you 1 Pixel Out for the WordPress audio ...”
When will blue skies return?
“This was the warning issued by our local Air Quality Control District issued via email:
"AIR ...”
Interview: Chuck Coovert, Master of Organization
“This interview was originally published in The Simplifier #67.
Interview: Chuck Coovert, Master of Organization
By Shawn Tuttle ...”
03
The Simplifier #67 is Online
“The sixty-seventh issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
01 | Jun 30 25
Vacationing - Your inner masseuse vs. your inner drill sergeant
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #66.
Article: Vacationing - Your inner masseuse vs. ...”
24 23
OOPS!
“Slippery fingers deleted all the pictures and the rest of the blog post Road Trip ...”
Road Trip 2008 photos
“Don't worry, I'm not posting all 589 photos, just some highlights. I thought the pictures ...”
22
Youtube video numero uno
“Little steps get you up the mountain, eh? A couple of weeks ago I wrote ...”
18
The Simplifier #66 is Online
“The sixty-sixth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier (mistakenly called #67 in our ...”
17 13 11
Road Trip 2008
“It's that time of year. I'm leaving on Thursday for two week road trip. But ...”
04
The Simplifier #65 is Online
“The sixty-fifth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
| May 30 29
Are you a categorical or contextual thinker?
“From Judith Kolberg's blog post called Category is King: "I think chronically disorganized people tend ...”
28 21
The Simplifier #64 is Online
“The sixty-fourth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
16
Networking nametag tip
“Instead of just writing your name and business name on a nametag, you can stick ...”
15 14
Louis Buchetto: Visualizing an Artful Life
“This interview was originally published in The Simplifier #63.
Interview: Louis Buchetto—Visualizing an Artful Life
By Shawn ...”
13
Simplifying the minute-taking beast of all beasts
“Here is the simplifying adventure of the day that put me on cloud 9 for ...”
07
Still on the clutter clearing train...
“Is this you:
Have a self-storage unit.
Are tired of paying for it.
Have the "it's spring, just-get-rid-of-all-that-crap" ...”
The Simplifier #63 is Online
“The sixty-third issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
01
Limp fishes, dog butts, and handshakes: Creating good client agreements
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #62.
Article: Limp fishes, dog butts, and handshakes: Creating ...”
| Apr 28
Growing into the leader
“Getting to the heart of the matter.
No matter how much circling around we do, ...”
27
We're all in it together
“A lot of people I talk with lately feel that things are picking up. Not ...”
24
Letting go of meaningful things
“Here's some reader Q&A:
> Shawn,
>
> I'm feeling inspired to do another round of spring ...”
The Simplifier #62 is Online
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23
It's official, Saturday Farmers Market coming to Nevada City!
“After two and a half hours (and a previous meeting postponement) at the Nevada City ...”
Set Your Mind for Success and Grow Your Business Quickly workshop
“I spoke with Frances Fayden of Create Your Amazing Life, a woman whose business philosophy ...”
22
Thought for the Day
“A potential client relies on your reputation, your professionalism, and your ability to articulate when ...”
21
Nevada County updates on paper shredding and clothing recycling
“A few updates for the Nevada County area:
1. Today I saw the coordinator of the ...”
Getting rid of stuff in Nevada County, online version
“The other day I posted a list of resources for getting rid of stuff in ...”
17
Getting rid of stuff in Nevada County
“I've recently added a local, Nevada County resource to the Freebies and Downloads page. It's ...”
Where the Wild Things Aren't: Taming the Invoicing Beast
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #61.
Article: Where the Wild Things Aren't: Taming the ...”
15
Clear it on out!
“My neighbor, Tania, had a yard sale on Saturday. I stopped by to say "hi", ...”
09
The Simplifier #61 is Online
“The sixty-first issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
08
Docking station
“In case you are still one of those people who are wondering how to make ...”
04
Signs to live by
“The following email was sent to me today. I'll call it one of those "humanizers" ...”
03
Do they know what you know?
“I was at a city council campaign meeting on Tuesday for Reinette Senum. When we ...”
02
5 Little Steps for a Big Change
“This article was originally published in The Simplifer #60.
Article: 5 Little Steps for a Big Change
By ...”
2nd annual paper shredding extravaganza
“A year ago, Gold Country Telecare held their first paper shredding fund raiser that I ...”
| Mar 26
The Simplifier #60 is Online
“The sixtieth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
25
Long days and still smiling
“There's been just so much going on and it seems weird that the blog is ...”
22
I can't believe I went to a musical called "Urine Town"
“What a repulsive name. What a funny play. It's not that often a play makes ...”
16
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor and her brain
“Neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a woman dedicated to understanding the brain, had an amazing ...”
13
The Simplifier #59 is Online
“The fifty-ninth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
Project Simplify Articles Index
“Following is a reference guide for articles published by Project Simplify. They're meant to inspire and encourage ...”
09 | Feb 28
The Recipe for a Balanced Life?
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #58.
Article: The Recipe for a Balanced Life?
By Shawn ...”
The Simplifier #58 is Online
“The fifty-eighth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
27
The final Clean Desk Challenge!
“Bad news and good news on this final evening of the Clean Desk Challenge. Now ...”
26
Treo 755p does, in fact, HotSync via bluetooth
“Whoa-nelly! I publicly articulated thebad assumption that Verizon had disabled bluetooth hotsyncing capability. I read ...”
25 23 20 19
Another use for earplugs
“Tip o' the day, compliments of a client.
For those working in an office environment shared ...”
15 14
The Simplifier #57 is Online
“The fifty-seventh issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
13
Turning On the Easy Access Station
“This article was originally posted in The Simplifier #57.
Article: Turning On the Easy Access Station
By Shawn ...”
12
Is the business card on its way out?
“I just stumbled across the Small Business Trends blog which had a post called Top ...”
The Inbox Zapper
“
This article was originally published in The Simplifier #54.
The Inbox Zapper
By Shawn Tuttle
Disorganization is ...”
Organizing By Zones
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #55.
Organizing by Zones
By Shawn Tuttle
Have you ...”
11 08 07
Skip message with Verizon Wireless with the "star" key
“I can't believe it has taken six years to pick this tip up.
Here's the ...”
06
Upcoming press
“Another organizer in the area, Amelia Barrett, and I were interviewed by Greg Moberly, a ...”
05 04 03
Finding the perfect database
“Current issue for my business: the database.
Every business needs one. To manage clients, almost-clients, colleagues, ...”
02 01
The Simplifier #56 is Online
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| Jan 31
Developing 80/20 Vision
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #56.
Article: Developing 80/20 Vision
By Shawn Tuttle
Who’d have ...”
30 29
Workshop series debate
“**Reminder: next workshop begins Feb. 11 in Nevada County**
I've been considering different formats for the ...”
27
Avoiding co-dependency with clients
“I love this woman's approach to consulting! Pamela Slim writes the Escape from Cubicle Nation ...”
21
The Perspective workshop series
“You know when you shift gears to something new, something you just know is the ...”
16
The Simplifier #55 is Online
“The fifty-fifth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
12
My time is my life
“I can't rearrange the hours in the day. I can't rearrange the minutes in an ...”
09
Somewhere between the control freak and the fun lover
“One of the big time commitments in my life right now is my role with ...”
08
Preparing for the known
“This morning at Toastmasters, two things stood out to me:
1. A reminder of important planning ...”
07
Tony was bound to pop up sooner or later
“This morning I was experiencing low motivation to get out of bed. As I lay ...”
05
Enough
“I just read the summary of a blogger's quest for understanding just how much is ...”
02
The Simplifier #54 is Online
“The fifty-fourth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
01
Great music on KRCL, radio free utah
“I've been thinking about getting a new phone. There are two features that I'd like ...”
| 2007 “Kick-butt workshops begun.” | Dec 27
Federal EIN
“Small business owners may wonder if they need an EIN (Employer ID Number, also commonly ...”
19
The Simplifier #53 is Online
“The fifty-third issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
The Resolution - Simplified
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #53.
Article: The Resolution - Simplified
By Shawn Tuttle ...”
05
The Simplifier #52 is Online
“The fifty-second issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
Staying on top of your game
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #52.
Article: Staying on top of your game
By Shawn ...”
| Nov 28
Oprah's shortcuts +
“Oprah has a list of 10 shortcuts in her December '07 online edition. It's an ...”
26
Are you your car?
“For some people it's a given. For some people it's a blind spot. Wherever you ...”
23
The sun radiates - and so should you!
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #51.
The sun radiates - and so should ...”
The Simplifier #51 is Online
“The fifty-first issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
19
PDF creator for Windows
“This handy program comes from Lance.
If you are a Mac person, skip this post--you have ...”
13
Jott trial update
“When I was in the Yosemite area, I tried signing up for Jott, the phone ...”
07
The Simplifier #50 is Online
“The fiftieth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
Relaxation ideas
“This Tip was originally included in The Simplifier #30.
Relaxation ideas
There are so many ways to ...”
A Simplification Potpourri
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #50.
Article: A Simplification Potpourri
By Shawn Tuttle
It’s recap ...”
02 | Oct 31 30
Jott.com
“Now I haven't tried this yet (disclaimer). I did just sign up for an account ...”
29
Where am I?
“After the NAPO conference on Saturday I didn't go home... because it's pre-birthday retreat and ...”
Envisioning a weakness into a strength
“The opening speaker for the 19th annual SF NAPO Conference (original conference post here) was ...”
28
Organizers-R-Us
“Yesterday was the 19th annual conference for the San Francisco Chapter of the National Association ...”
24
The Simplifier #49 is Online
“The forty-ninth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
Time to Get Intentional!
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #49.
Article: Time to Get Intentional!
By Shawn Tuttle ...”
19
Inbox Zero Progress report #2
“Progress report #2 (progress #1 on Aug 14) for Inbox Zero experiment: Success!
(Reminder that the ...”
11
An unexpected moment
“A client who has made great strides in changing her work habits to be more ...”
10
The Simplifier #48 is Online
“The forty-eighth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
Release the Power of Intention
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #48.
Article: Release the Power of Intention
By Shawn ...”
06 03
Space
“The theme of the week is "space". Last night at class (Zen and the Art ...”
| Sep 28
Fans for clients and lattes
“Several years ago when studying Italian to prepare for a year abroad in college, we ...”
26
The Simplifier #47 is Online
“The forty-seventh issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
Take Inventory of Your Assets
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #47.
Article: Take Inventory of Your Assets
By Shawn Tuttle ...”
25
When is a salesman like a thought?
“I started a nine-week comedy improvisation class this evening led by Robert Smith, aka Sir ...”
23
A file for your future reference
“Here's a quick tip idea triggered by a Lifehacker post and subsequent comments. The post ...”
14
Inventory, Part 2: Your Stuff vs. You
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #46.
Article: Inventory, Part 2: Your Stuff vs. You
By ...”
13
The Simplifier #46 is Online
“The forty-sixth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
Taking Inventory, Part 1
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #45.
Taking Inventory, Part 1
By Shawn Tuttle
...”
12 05
Take it all the way home!
“"We just send info back and forth--it never seems to get finished" Frustration written all ...”
04
Anatomy of an invoice
“Have you ever received an invoice from someone that didn't have some crucial piece of ...”
The afterburn
“The afterburn is what someone who goes to Burningman experiences upon re-entry to "regular" society. ...”
| Aug 29
The Simplifier #45 is Online
“The forty-fifth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
28
The Simplification Binder
“Collecting your thoughts helps you stay focused on your goals. Let’s set up a Simplification ...”
27 22
The right person for the job
“Say you have an assistant. She runs errands, does light cooking, makes phone calls, ...”
21
Freelance Office Help Wanted
“We just posted an ad for freelance office assistance for the Nevada County area. The ...”
Freelance Office Help Wanted
“Position: Freelance office assistant (independent contractor position)
Rate: $15/hour
Location: Varied
Hours: Will vary
Responsibilities: Anything from filing ...”
20 18 17
Tracking certifications
“Tracking. Not talking about racetrack afficionados. I'm referring to a type of information that may ...”
16
Escape from Cubicle nation
“Pam Slim, founder of a business called Ganas, writes a blog called Escape from Cubicle ...”
Getting Together with Your Essential Self
“ This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #43.
Getting Together with Your Essential Self
By ...”
15
The Simplifier #44 is Online
“The forty-fourth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
14
Inbox Zero progress report
“Apparently Merlin Mann's talk at Google about Inbox Zero really settled in because I've had ...”
08
I'm not the only clutter control freak
“The business Stacks and Stacks has recently launched a blog called Clutter Control Freaks. ...”
06
The anonymous Millennials spokesperson
“Website: Harvard Business School
"Working Knowledge for Business Leaders"
Section: What Do YOU Think?
Article: How Will Millennials ...”
05
How to change your desktop image
“Instructions for changing your Mac OSX or Win XP desktop image:
Mac OSX
under the Apple menu, ...”
02
Inbox Zero for the Google coders
“Merlin Mann of 43 Folders gave a talk at Google on July 23, 2007 about ...”
Reflections on Duane Elgin's Voluntary Simplicity-chap 1
“I received Duane Elgin's book Voluntary Simplicity and have just completed Chapter 1: Voluntary Simplicity ...”
The Simplifier #43 is Online
“The forty-third issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
01
Doing It Right
“
This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #42.
Doing it Right
By Shawn Tuttle
This article is ...”
Power Palooza
“For such a small town--population 3,000--we have some pretty cool stuff going on here in ...”
| Jul 28
Smooth, healthy skin in summer
“How can a list of good sunscreens simplify your life?
Well, you can spend less ...”
25 24 19
The Simplifier #42 is Online
“The forty-second issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
18
Planning Your Own Personal Masterpieces
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #41.
Planning Your Own Personal Masterpieces
By Shawn Tuttle
This ...”
Can there be too many apples on a tree?
“The answer is yes. I'd go take pictures but 'tis dark right now. Perhaps tomorrow.
About ...”
09
Confession about Voluntary Simplicity
“I'm a couple months short of 3 years with Project Simplify. While my focus is ...”
08
Already a week after the wedding
“The wedding has happened. After months and months of research, planning, and decisions, the event ...”
06
The Simplifier #41 is Online
“The forty-first issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
Clearing Your Way to a Brighter Flame
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #40.
Clearing Your Way to a Brighter Flame
By Shawn ...”
| Jun 20
The Simplifier #40 is Online
“The fortieth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
An ode to a broom
“
The ode
Housecleaning happens.
Well, it oughta.
If you ever have people over, it definitely should. ...”
15
Have clever slogan, will apply on T-shirt.
“Slightly irreverent and occasionally obnoxious, the T-shirts at delightenment.com just may make you giggle.
My favorite ...”
13
When a mountain becomes an oasis
“I've been thinking a lot about obstacles lately. Why do we let things get in ...”
08
The Simplifier #39 is Online
“The thirty-ninth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
06
Creating Meaningful Goals
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #38.
Creating Meaningful Goals
By Shawn Tuttle
"It ...”
05
Focus on the destination, not the pitfalls
“This morning at Toastmasters, one of the speakers emphasized the importance of this concept when ...”
Preventing that awful overwhelm feeling
“Feeling overwhelmed? Remembering what "short-circuits" the brain can give you powerful ammunition to create work ...”
01
Impromptu client story
“I just received a gratifying email from a client whose filing system we re-org’d earlier ...”
| May 30
Thought for the day: focus
“Focus: define the seed so the rest of the parts know how to take form. ...”
25
The Simplifier #38 is Online
“The thirty-eigth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
24
7 quiches, 2 refrigerators, and a shower
“OK. The newsletter is coming out a day late this week--Thursday instead of Wednesday--despite all ...”
16
5/16 Morning coffee
“
[Conversation overheard this morning @ Wisdom Cafe:
“On my way to work.”
“Me too.” ...”
14
Printable calendars
“I was happy to find this no-cost printable calendar resource: Free Printable Calendars - Download ...”
13
A small, spacious room
“What makes a place feel spacious? Key word here is feel. There is no absolute ...”
Just in case...
“A random tip that just may save Much discomfort:
If you don’t usually wear underwear, ...”
10
The Simplifier #37 is Online
“The thirty-seventh issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
Newsletter Archives - Volume 1
“Here you'll find past issues of The Simplifier, our e-mail newsletter. This page covers 4/25/2006 ...”
09
The Tangle Tamer
“I ran into Carl of Buzz Strong fame this morning at Wisdom Café. Buzz Strong ...”
How to add some whistle to your work
“This tip originally appeared in The Simplifier #36.
How to add some whistle to your ...”
Beginning the Journey
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #37.
Article: Beginning the Journey
By Shawn Tuttle
Your ...”
06
Yoga bumper stickers
“Here are 2 more gems from the yoga retreat that haven't made bumper sticker status, ...”
03
Psycho-degradable
“Looking through my journal from the yoga retreat I found some sweet gems uttered by ...”
Evening Schedule Review
“
This tip originally appeared in The Simplifier #8.
If you frequently start your day off with ...”
02
Yoga, reading and writing
“This past weekend found me at Wilbur Hotsprings for a 3 day yoga retreat led ...”
| Apr 30
Naming File Folders
“
This tip originally appeared in The Simplifier #6.
Finding files easily comes down to filing ...”
29
Let yourself have more fun working!
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #36.
Let yourself have more fun working!
By Shawn Tuttle ...”
Problem Solving vs. Solution Creation
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #35.
Problem Solving vs. Solution Creation
By Shawn Tuttle
Imagine, ...”
Healing Journeys Interview - Shawn Tuttle
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #34.
Healing Journeys Interview - Shawn Tuttle
By Suzie Daggett
Note ...”
You Run The Show
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #32.
You Run The Show
By Shawn Tuttle
Imagine you are ...”
Relax!
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #30.
Relax!
By Shawn Tuttle
It’s early Wednesday afternoon and Karen ...”
Measuring Your Gross Personal Happiness
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #29.
Measuring Your Gross Personal Happiness
By Shawn Tuttle
How do ...”
Organization — The Mystical Destination (Not!)
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #28.
Organization — The Mystical Destination (Not!)
By Shawn Tuttle
“I ...”
Frogger vs. On Golden Pond
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #27.
Frogger vs. On Golden Pond
By Shawn Tuttle
On Tuesday ...”
Following Your Heart to Success—A Case Study
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #26.
Following Your Heart to Success—A Case Study
By Shawn ...”
Sustainability—Good for Business, Good for the Environment
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #25.
Sustainability—Good for Business, Good for the Environment
By Shawn ...”
An Element of Success: Coaching
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #23.
An Element of Success: Coaching
By Shawn Tuttle
What’s ...”
26
The Simplifier #36 is Online
“The thirty-sixth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
25
Filing 101
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #33.
Filing 101
By Shawn Tuttle
Imagine water flowing through a ...”
Getting Things Done
“This tip was originally published in The Simplifier #31.
In a nutshell: Check out Getting Things ...”
21
A little Longfellow
“If we could read the secret history of our enemies
we should find in each person's ...”
20
Shredding event 4/21
“Apologies for the late notice, but... you still have time to dig out boxes of ...”
18
Working in public
“I like to get out of my office and work/write in cafes. Laptop in front ...”
13
The 92 y.o. chooses happiness
“Here's a sweet little story that's been passed around via email. One of my workshop ...”
12
The Simplifier #35 is Online
“The thirty-fifth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
11 | Mar 29
The Simplifier #34 is Online
“The thirty-fourth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
28
The 360-degree method for clutter clearing
“by The Simplifier Co-Editor Lance Brown
If clutter is starting to overwhelm your office, yard, car, ...”
26
Accordion files
“In the tip section of the last newsletter I, more or less, issued a challenge ...”
24 23
April workshops
“There are a few more spots open for the April workshops. Two spots for Wednesday ...”
15
The Simplifier #33 is Online
“The thirty-third issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
12
Do you have a job?
“At Java John's this morning. An anonymous Gary gave me a very satisfying giggle this ...”
11
Rearranging books project--a success!
“One of my clients had books scattered throughout 3 different rooms in several bookcases. She ...”
Tired of being late?
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #22.
Tired of being late?
by Shawn Tuttle
Be a fly ...”
10
Coding receipts to make bookkeeping easier
“Bookkeeping is one of those necessary activities that frequently ends up on the "popularity" list ...”
04
e e cummings, in time of daffodils
“I recently ran across this sweet poem by the king of grammar, e e cummings. ...”
02
The Simplifier #32 is Online
“The thirty-second issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
| Feb 27 26 24
Reticulating with the Night Owls
“Let's go for a quick swim in the stream of memory. Jump into the not-so-distant ...”
23
Simplify From the Inside Out
“This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #31.
Simplify From the Inside Out
By Shawn Tuttle
So you ...”
21
Referral Program
“The goal: win-win-win situations!
How win-win-win? Well, you get a substantial, "Thank you" (see below), ...”
20
The Shopping Cart Queen's password tip
“Colleague and fellow Toastmaster Christina Hills, The Shopping Cart Queen, provides a great tip ...”
19
2-15 workshop a big thumb's up
“The workshop on Thursday was inspiring! The session was full with eight participants: graphic designers, ...”
18 15
The Simplifier #31 is Online
“The thirty-first issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
14
Biz Life, Life Biz
“The kick-off, Simplify from the Inside Out, workshop is tomorrow, and I awoke this morning ...”
12
What is that clutter, anyways?
“So much to do, so little time... Understanding the underlying triggers of your mountain of ...”
09
Simplify from the Inside Out
“The next workshop is right around the corner (or next week as the case may ...”
06
3rd place in Toastmaster contest
“Our Toastmaster Club's International contest was this morning. I came in 3rd of 5. Right ...”
02
Will ITOCA replace SMART goals in 2007?
“Robert Middleton of Action Plan Marketing comes up with some pretty creative ideas. Kudos! This ...”
| Jan 31
The Simplifier #30 is Online
“The thirtieth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
Developing 80/20 Vision
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #56.
Article: Developing 80/20 Vision
By Shawn Tuttle
Who’d have ...”
30
Cleaner living with Liz Strauss
“Liz Strauss has a fun list of The Top 10 Ways to Start Living Your ...”
22
Front page!
“Oooohhhh, I've been remiss. I received the honor of front page, above-the-fold press last week ...”
18
The Simplifier #29 is Online
“The twenty-ninth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
17 15 11
Simple solution to mice problem - Italian style
“I was recently interviewed by Dixie Redfearn, a writer for The Union newspaper. (She said ...”
07 05
How to help friend stop ugly habit?
“I have a friend who complains a lot. Generally, he's a good guy. He's fun ...”
04 03
The Simplifier #28 is Online
“The twenty-eighth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
What's in an ending?
“Kathy Sierra, one of the "Head First" book series authors, wrote a post Give users ...”
02 01 | 2006 “Go newsletter!” | Dec 27
Peace Entrepreneurs
“The Sacramento Bee newspaper published an article on December 19th about "Peace Entrepreneurs", written by ...”
21
The Simplifier #27 is Online
“The twenty-seventh issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
20
On The Web Archive
“Squalor Survivors
URL: http://squalorsurvivors.com/
This is a site by and for people who live in “super-duper-messy” homes. ...”
19
In the News Archive
“In the News
Letting it all hang out (The Chronicle-Herald - Nova Scotia, Ca.)
URL: ...”
18
I’m a lifeguard at Google
“I had dinner with Larry and Sergey! Well, almost. I had dinner in their cafeteria ...”
16
A very special Ebay sale
“Yes, you can be the one to say, "I knew he could do it!"
What's going ...”
13
Fun and simple gifts
“Check out these creative and simple gift ideas compiled in the "Gift Idea Roundup" on ...”
07
The Simplifier #26 is Online
“The twenty-sixth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
05
Molly Fisk on world peace and turn signals
“This evening, one of my fellow Stitch-n-Bitchers shared a line from local Nevada City poet, ...”
02 | Nov 30
Minimizing distractions
“How many time have you geared up to work on an important project.... and then ...”
27
Systemizing Made Simple
“This article was originally published in The Simplifier #21.
Use it or lose it.
Systems can give ...”
Why Systemize?
“By Shawn Tuttle
Imagine if every evening when it started getting dark, you had to pull ...”
26
The simple beauty of David
“I heard from a very reliable source that this exchange actually happened many moons ago ...”
24
The Simplifier #25 is Online
“The twenty-fifth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
23 22
Project: simplify
“We now have simple reminders of nature's beauty to simplify your space!
Be it a ...”
18 17
2005 Bordeaux
“The cover story of the June 2006 Wine Spectator reads:
"Bordeaux 2005, James Suckling rates more ...”
16
BrainJams
“Been to one too many conferences? Tired of all the pomp and getting herded around ...”
15
Carpets aren't all bad
“Who'da thunk that the leader of a carpet company would become something of a hero ...”
09
The Simplifier #24 is Online
“The twenty-fourth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
02
Walking on the not-so-sunny days
“The other day I found myself running around feeling frantic and stressed. A friend reminded ...”
| Oct 30
Traveling without bags
“While talking with my neighbor the other day, he told me that when he and ...”
29
clutter-busting with a friend
“Time to clean out the hall walk-in (don't you wish!) closet. You know, the one ...”
28
Oct 28.06 Status check
“Hello, hello! Posting has been few and far between these last few weeks. The timing ...”
25
The Simplifier #23 is Online
“The twenty-third issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
24
The Helping Hand
“
(a.k.a. the "It's all about you" service)
Your goals and priorities are important--so why do they ...”
18
How can meditation help you de-stress?
“"Why all the writing on meditation? How is it relevant to simplifying my life and ...”
17 12
The Simplifier #22 is Online
“The twenty-second issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
11 09
Waking up before the birds
“I started writing this at 3:53am. It's quiet now. Distractions are minimal. My brain is ...”
05
Where is that file?
“How many times have you picked up a printed page (that you created) and had ...”
Adding the filepath to Word or Excel documents
“How to include the filepath in a Word doc or Excel Spreadsheet.
Into an Excel Spreadsheet
• With ...”
| Sep 30
Tour of Nevada County
“On Thursday, I went on the 1st, perhaps to be annual, NCERC (Nevada County Economic ...”
28
The Simplifier #21 is Online
“The twenty-first issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
26
Getting married?
“I'm not... but my sister is!
She's using this cool website, theKnot.com to help plan her ...”
24
Our PS Simplifier Service
“Have you ever wished you just had an extra pair of hands?
Who hasn't, right? ...”
One-Day Full Systems Analysis
“"There's got to be a better way of doing this," you think.
And you're probably right. ...”
22
Spending time with good company
“Do you ever make plans to spend time with someone on a whim and midway ...”
New Biz Systems Setup
“You may be starting a business, but that doesn't necessarily mean you know everything you ...”
21
Fighting the mental chatter, part #next
“I've been having some difficulty keeping up with posting regularly. Truly, I don't know how ...”
19
Having fun with dues collecting
“This morning in Toastmasters I did the following "speech" on the subject of collecting ...”
Simplification Services
“A Simplified office gets your business fit and ready for action!
Key questions:
How fast can you ...”
Business Plan Birthing
“You're deep within the forest of your business vision.
You know what you can do ...”
14
Dark and mysterious
“How did a piece of old french toast arrive in the middle of the kitchen ...”
The Simplifier #20 is Online
“The twentieth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our ...”
13
Make it easy for your clients with A/R calls
“(This article originally appeared in The Simplifier #19.)
By Shawn Tuttle
People have been asking about ...”
Do a Daily Check-in
“The Daily Check-in is an incredibly simple tool to help you, and your schedule, stay ...”
The Dance Between Perfection and Life
“(This article originally appeared in The Weekly Simplifier #17.)
By Shawn Tuttle
Do you want to ...”
12
(The Lessons of) Biking for Groceries
“(This article originally appeared in The Weekly Simplifier #16.)
By Lance Brown
Recently, a local tree ...”
11
Tip: Use the night before to open up your mornings
“Do you function better at night? Are your mornings compacted and rushed? Get
your day rolling ...”
10
Grow Your Business Like a Tree
“(This article originally appeared in The Weekly Simplifier #7.)
by Shawn Tuttle
Our yoga instructor read ...”
09
The Simple Website Solution
“
It's simple.
A website should be easy to get started, and easy to update. And a ...”
08
Major new Novamind versions released
“The good folks at Novamind have released new versions of their mind-mapping software for both ...”
Good to go with 4 and a pen
“Here's a good habit I've taken up when leaving the house that has saved me ...”
07 06
Accepting the not-so-pretty stuff
“Time to simplify a situation. I met with a first-time client last week. I presented ...”
05
Getting There On Time!
“(This article originally appeared in The Weekly Simplifier #15.)
by Shawn Tuttle
Are you chronically ...”
04
A fable of sorts
“Sometimes it's nice to simply enjoy a story. Yesterday I received that very opportunity. Sipping ...”
01
Multi-tasking — The Cost
“(This article originally appeared in The Weekly Simplifier #9)
Multi-tasking — The Cost
by Shawn Tuttle
...”
Mono-tasking tips
“(Originally featured in The Weekly Simplifier #9)
You’ve decided to simplify by practicing more mono-tasking in ...”
| Aug 31
The Simplifier #19 is Online
“We're trying a different schedule with our newsletter for a while—bi-weekly instead of weekly. The ...”
30 29
Feeding the fire and gathering firewood
“Yesterday I was looking through an online bulletin board about the productivity system outlined in ...”
28 25
The Weekly Simplifier #18 is Online
“The eighteenth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is now archived on ...”
Ready-to-send emails
“If you have any information that gets sent out on-demand via email, you can use ...”
24 23
Who's the boss, you or fear?
“When moving your business forward is hindered by fear, do you:
A. pack up shop and ...”
12 suggestions for great writing
“Learn from the masters of writing, suggestions from Andrew Todhunter (my intro of Andrew), session ...”
Guest article on Masterminds by Mark Silver
“Why your business needs a peer-led MasterMind
Mark is the founder of Heart of Business, and ...”
22
Remember special dates with BirthdayAlarm.com
“Driving home from the store this afternoon, I passed a man riding a unicycle and ...”
21
Project Simplify Client Agreement
“Services
My role as consultant is to employ my expertise as a systems simplifier, taskmaster, motivator ...”
20
What to do with too many books
“Books. Who has more books than their bookshelves will aesthetically display? Or come to the ...”
19
Mental chatter or silence?
“A fellow cafe patron observed, only moments ago, "That could drown a lot of flies!" ...”
16
The Weekly Simplifier #17 is Online
“The seventeenth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is now archived on ...”
New Blog Categories
“Part of staying organized is re-evaluating every now and then to make sure your system ...”
Your own writer's guide
“Saturday morning, found me driving to an African drum camp that I never found. Following ...”
11
Email folder organization mania
“Merlin Mann of 43 Folders recently brought up an excellent concern about over-organization of email ...”
10
Slide show for energy efficiency at home article
“I forgot to mention that The Union also posted a slide show on their website ...”
Cooking with Wendy
“Tuesday night's Stitch n Bitch found me hosting 11 women, 2 of which actually stitched ...”
The Weekly Simplifier #16 is Online
“The sixteenth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is now archived on ...”
06
Combine cell data in Excel
“I've just posted the instructions for an Excel command to combine the contents of different ...”
Project Simplify's Programs
“For Growing Small Businesses
For New Small Businesses
For Power Executives
For Home & the Family
”
05
Project Simplify for the Growing Small Business
“Your young upstart of a business is seeming more like a "company" every day, and ...”
04
Bluesbaby lists organizing resources
“Thanks, Bluesbaby, for sharing our Freebies page on your blog, FUN on the WEB ...”
03
The Weekly Simplifier #15 is Online
“The fifteenth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is now archived on ...”
02 | Jul 31
The Weekly Simplifier #14 is Online
“The fourteenth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is now archived on ...”
28
Hamstrings, Silence, and North Stars
“Fantastic yoga class this morning. Focus: hamstrings. Even after some 10 years of doing yoga, ...”
27
Appropriate solutions
“We had a club Toastmasters Board Meeting this morning. (Brief update: my term as Area ...”
26
Simplify by slowing down
“I was talking with a friend last night at Stitch n Bitch (weekly women's gathering ...”
25
Reinventing the wheel?
“Reading 43 Folders July 24th post entitled, Back to GTD: Do a fast “mind-sweep” stopped ...”
23
More adventures in yoga
“Consideration #1
One of the aspects I love about yoga class is being able to let ...”
The Weekly Simplifier #13 is Online
“The thirteenth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is now archived on ...”
The Weekly Simplifier #12 is Online
“The twelfth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is now archived on ...”
20
July 19 workshop recap
“Yay! The organizing workshop yesterday, Parents, let it be easy. Simple solutions for staying organized, ...”
19
Plan to Prevent Overwhelm
“(This article was originally featured in The Weekly Simplifier #11.)
by Shawn Tuttle
The Ideal Planning ...”
18
Reminder: Shawn to present organizing workshop for parents this Wednesday
“Just a last reminder for folks in the Nevada County area-- Shawn's workshop "Parents: Let ...”
17
The FlyLady
“The FlyLady introduced me to the term: CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome). Funny. I ...”
14
Manage that information via folksonomy
“Yesterday I was reading Jeff Hester's post on folksonomy tagging and its popularity on social ...”
12
The Calm After the Storm
“(This article originally appeared in The Weekly Simplifier #12.)
by Lance Brown
We've all heard of the ...”
11
Getting back on track
“Wow. Quite exciting stuff. On my way to writing about this morning's Toastmaster speech, I ...”
Shawn to give organizing workshop for parents in Grass Valley - July 19
“Here is the announcement for Shawn's upcoming workshop for parents:
Parents can learn simple solutions for ...”
10
Try out our comments feature here
“In this week's issue of The Weekly Simplifier, we highlight our site's comments feature, and ...”
The Weekly Simplifier #11 is Online
“The eleventh issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is now archived on ...”
The relationship between ideas and writing
“So my goal to post daily just hasn't been happening (busted!) There are 101 "reasons" ...”
07 06
(Show me the way to) Computer Simplification
“
Does my computer make my life simpler? I find myself wondering this, after spending the ...”
04
Independence Days I'd like to celebrate
“I wasn't around for the struggle against British oppression that we celebrated the end of ...”
02
Let's get going girls!
“The recent July 2006 Business 2.0 magazine (love it!) feature article is "The 50 Who ...”
| Jun 30
"Ebay" for teachers
“The Union, our local daily paper, ran an article on Wednesday by AP Education Writer ...”
28
The Weekly Simplifier #10 is Online
“The tenth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is now archived on ...”
27
Whose rose is it anyway?
“Fern update: Repotted fern is hanging in there. Still looks to be a little bewildered ...”
26
Obvious, or not?
“I started a new page on the website today that will list various instructions, usually ...”
Six Ways to Improve Your Life
“
Abstract Dimension offers Six Ways to Improve Your Life: Meditation, Change your diet, Exercise, Learn ...”
Instructions
“Computer instructions
Printing labels from Mac's Address Book
Combining cell data in Excel
Adding the filepath to Excel ...”
25
Good situations eventually end
“I have a potted fern that's been limping along for several years now. It would ...”
23
another form of before and after
“Friday morning comes again with 8:30 yoga class at Wild Mountain Yoga with Center owner, ...”
The Weekly Simplifier #9 is Online
“The ninth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is now archived on ...”
21
Expert Knowledge
“Principles of expert knowledge
Principle 1: Experts are sensitive to patterns of meaningful information
Principle 2: Expert ...”
19
Simplify life through action, word, & stuff
“In Toastmasters we use a clicker. The person in the role of Grammarian listens for ...”
18
The right time for gardening
“This weekend found me outdoors "bonding" with the garden in the front yard. Some people ...”
Scheduling With Biorhythms
“Among other things, we are biological beings (excuse the statement of the obvious!) We are ...”
17
The Weekly Simplifier #8 is Online
“The eighth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is now archived on ...”
Just post!
“Lance was right.
He said, in response to my commitment to blog posting every other ...”
15
Online brand monitoring
“Here's a comprehensive list on how to monitor your brand online by italian blogger, Luca ...”
14
yikes! a triple post
“Uh, a little technical difficulty at the midnight hour over here. I accidentally posted the ...”
Planning Time vs. Doing Time article posted
“The article, "Planning Time vs. Doing Time" was posted earlier today.
You may have caught ...”
Planning Time vs. Doing Time
“by Shawn Tuttle
Even professional organizers have challenges managing their time and efforts on occasion. These ...”
13
The Weekly Simplifier #7 is Online
“The seventh issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is now archived on ...”
Inspiring Stories
“I just got back from Toastmasters. Writing speeches is getting easier--I'm starting to imagine how ...”
12
Monday vs. Sunday Planning Time
“For quite some time, I had Monday morning blocked off for planning the upcoming week. ...”
07
The Backup Dilemma
“There is no cut and dry answer to the question, "What is the best way ...”
05
The Weekly Simplifier #6 is Online
“The sixth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is now archived on ...”
02
Simplify for others
“This morning didn't start out too well.
Small paint brush in hand, laboring unsuccessfully to ...”
01
The Weekly Simplifier #5 is Online
“The fifth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is now archived on ...”
| May 31
Intro to the Reference Binder
“"It's around here somewhere... I just saw a file with related information... it must be ...”
28
Simplify by delegating, part I
“I realized I was feeling a little guilty that posting has been a little thin ...”
24
gethuman database
“Here's a link to a List. It's not just any list.
It's published by gethuman.com. ...”
21
The Weekly Simplifier #4 is Online
“The fourth issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is now archived on ...”
19
Greener Printer
“This is the printer who did the Project Simplify business and note cards. I chose ...”
Making it easy for others to track your email changes
“I just received a message from a fellow Toastmaster who had changed her email address. ...”
18
Simplify with a Virtual Assistant
“Delegation. You do what you do best, delegate the rest.
Virtual Assistants are a great ...”
17
MindMap for Windows
“Are you bored with outlines? Want some color in your planning documents? The Windows version ...”
15
Appointment changes
“It's Monday morning, I'm working in my home office. I'm keeping an eye on the ...”
12
Email signature
“Responding to a client's email the other day, I noticed she simply signed off with ...”
10
The Weekly Simplifier #3 is Online
“The third issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is now archived on ...”
New Feature: A Robot Reads Our Blog
“We're not quite ready to start podcasting here at Project Simplify (though we're getting close). ...”
09
PayPal and Ebay email spoofs
“Warning to all PayPal/Ebay users: there have been quite a few bogus emails floating around ...”
07
The Weekly Simplifier #2 is Online
“The second (and most recent) issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is ...”
The Weekly Simplifier Debut Issue is Online
“The first issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is now archived on ...”
06
Backing up to DVD
“Having difficulty backing up your computer files to CD because you have more than 700MB ...”
04 03
The Project Simplify Newsletter Archives
“
Here you'll find all of our past issues of The Simplifier, our e-mail newsletter.
If you'd ...”
Guest Article by Mark Silver
“Through his organization, Heart of Business, Mark Silver helps small business owners make a difference ...”
02
Organize in small steps
“By the time someone decides they need professional help (from a Professional Organizer, that is), ...”
| Apr 30
Happiness and Positive Psychology
“I've been thinking about happiness lately.
Is it a hedonistic pursuit? Is it the ultimate ...”
27
Laughter in Javaland
“Nothing like starting the morning laughing with Java John's Rita & Patrick.
"Let's get wild and ...”
26
Merging creativity and economics
“I love reading about other people's thoughts and philosophies on sustainable economic models. Here is ...”
25
Be on Time. Simple as that.
“
I had the role of General Evaluator (evaluates the meeting on the whole) at our ...”
23
Daily time for You
“There are a few cornerstones that help me to live my best life. One of ...”
22
Cleansing Our Time
“(Article first appeared in the Spring 2006 Wild Mountain Yoga Center Newsletter.)
Why do you cleanse? ...”
18
Shawn's bio
“After many back-and-forths, Lance and I have finally chiselled out a bio page for yours ...”
17 15
New testimonials
“I have added some new testimonials from treasured clients and colleagues. Thank you to Max ...”
14 13
Bonus Downloads Preview
“When you sign up to receive our email newsletter, The Weekly Simplifier, you gain access ...”
New simplicity photos
“I took advantage of the break in rain last week to go shooting. Photos that ...”
11
The simple answer
“"Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you’ve got
‘Til its gone"
This ...”
09
Learning MacSpeech's iListen
“At the MacWorld conference in SF this past January I met the people who created ...”
08
Thanks for submitting an application!
“Thank you - your application has been sent. You will hear back from us via ...”
07 05
I use Firefox...what do you browse with?
“Lance and I were tinkering with the website this evening and playing with the formatting. ...”
01
Desktop StopWatch by DesignSoft
“An excellent tool for anyone who does billable time on their computer is StopWatch by ...”
| Mar 31
Experian credit reporting agency update
“It has recently been called to my attention that the address I have posted for ...”
29
Simple message, to the point
“From my seat at Java John's this morning, I saw this bumper sticker:
When the Power ...”
27
Simplify with a smile
“Have you ever done a smile meditation? Relax, close your eyes, let your jaw muscles ...”
23
Using email folders
“Yesterday's post was about the sometimes frustratingly elusive empty email Inbox. To summarize, one way ...”
Tips for an empty email inbox
“Recognizing that an email inbox with hundreds or even thousands of messages stored in it ...”
20
How often should you backup your data?
“Years ago when I was learning bookkeeping skills from then Accountant (now Realtor) Kalia Rork, ...”
19
Wrapping up 2005
“We are still in 2005 bookkeeping wrap-up mode, and April 15th is rapidly approaching. If ...”
15
NovaMind Mind Mapping update
“The most recent update to my favorite mind mapping software, NovaMind, includes two notables that ...”
To stress or not to stress
“It's all in the perspective...
Reading Stephen Covey's 1st habit (from The 7 Habits of Highly ...”
11
simplification for me is... part III
“This afternoon I noticed that faintly creaky, tight feeling in my neck that usually forewarns ...”
07
Excel formatting -- new line within a cell
“Oh my gosh, new discovery. I've been wondering how to do this for about a ...”
Tracking pending items in your email program
“Here's a quick and easy tip to track information/question requests that you send out via ...”
04
Mac keyboard shortcuts
“Maybe it was because the sun was out after a couple days of gray sky, ...”
03 01
Guest Article--An Intention Experiment
“I receive Robert Middleton's marketing ezine and find it to have quite a few surpringly ...”
| Feb 27
Roles: a Weekly Planning Example
“Monday morning is weekly planning time. This Monday morning also happens to be post-vacation and ...”
Family vacation report
“After several days of 80 degree weather, many sets of tennis, doing "gymnastics" in a ...”
26
Our Feeds
“{The content for this page is in the "Feeds" template in the Theme Editor. The ...”
25
Who is PS For?
“ST is founder and director of Project Simplify, organization and simplification for
today’s entrepreneur ...”
Bio - Shawn Tuttle, founder
“In between you and your goals - for yourself, for your business, for your career ...”
23
Erin's Great Idea
“Today my sister Erin and I drove from 5:15 am until about 1:30 pm to ...”
22
Long weekend update
“I'll be hanging with the fam this weekend for a long needed several days of ...”
A Letter to My Friend Scott About Toastmasters
“My dear friend Scott, who is currently in Belgium through the Fulbright Program, asked me ...”
21
Many thanks for the kind words!
“Happy clients make me happy. Simple as that.
Much appreciation to those who have shared ...”
20 19
Entering the "P.S. - My Office is a Mess!" Contest
“To enter the "P.S. - My Office is a Mess!" Contest, follow these simple steps:
Sign ...”
The Best Time of Day
“...to do what? That depends on what time of day it is! Acknowledge and play ...”
16
Get Filed!
“Do you have more papers out of files than filed in cabinets? Do you have ...”
Do You Mind Map?
“Over the years I'm becoming less interested in reading lines of text in favor of ...”
15
The Paperless Office
“Synchronicity, gotta love it. Today a client expressed her frustration at having too many documents ...”
What do I mean by Roles?
“Roles are a way to perceive the different "hats" you wear in your life. They ...”
Travel easily with wifi and organic food locators
“Published in the January 2006 issue of Vegetarian Times was an article called, "Eat-well ...”
13
Simplify My Life Webring
“The "Simplify My Life" Webring was created to bring together sites that are committed to ...”
12
5 Ways to Make Your Busiest Days Flow Smoothly
“Business is up and you are busy! Here are 5 tips to keep you on ...”
11
Double time schedule tip
“Maybe this week wasn't the best to do a series on Roles. I found myself ...”
The Office Shape-Up
“Office Shape-Up means your business is fit and ready for action!
Key questions:
How fast can you ...”
08
Priorities and the National Speaker Circuit
“How synchronistic is it that I was going to write about Stephen Covey's First Things ...”
06
A Series on Roles
“Utilizing Roles as a framework for organizing your information and schedule stands solidly on the ...”
05
Work that she loves
“At our last Biz Chicks gathering last Monday night, Wendy, a personal chef, said that ...”
04
Immortal Heart
“I saw the Word for Word production of Amy Tan’s “Immortal Heart” with my mom ...”
02
Category Map
“There are quite a few blog categories on the site. The Category Map displays them ...”
Oops! wrong link
“That last post linked to Vista Print (the link on the "clipboard") and not Wren's ...”
Simple Things blog
“While there are only a couple of posts, I enjoyed the initial post of Wren, ...”
01
Lance Brown
“Meet Lance Brown, an amazingly diversely talented individual. He has been the driving force in ...”
| Jan 31
Monkey chatter, dolphins, and ants
“I really want to report on last night's Biz Chicks gathering, and am finding I ...”
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Hire Project Simplify
“Project Simplify provides services for independent professionals, creatives, home managers, and the small (and growing!) ...”
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The Tech Issue log
“I like a clear desk. The things on it are intentional and fall into the ...”
PS Quick Intro
“Project Simplify® was born out of a desire for relief from chaos.
We provide simplification and ...”
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Umbra
“One way to make working in the office a little more enjoyable is to be ...”
Flip4Mac follow up
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After installing the download, then RE-installing the download, and wondering why I kept on getting ...”
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Quickbooks "Classes"
“I spent the afternoon with a client this afternoon engaged in Quickbooks training. A useful ...”
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del.icio.us
“There's been quite a bit of talk lately about del.icio.us. It enables you to collect ...”
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What's with the flowers?
“I've been asked about the flowers and nature photos on the website, my business card, ...”
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Flip4Mac
“Out here in the Sierra Nevada Foothills, it can be easy to feel like I'm ...”
Improving through Toastmasters
“This morning I was Toastmaster at my weekly Toastmasters meeting. This means I introduced the ...”
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Elaine St. James in Fast Company
“Michael Warshaw wrote a couple of articles, with interviews, back in 1998 for magazine Fast ...”
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The "P.S. - My Office is a Mess!" Contest
“Do you spend more time fighting for space on your own desk than you spend ...”
Zip Code finder
“Here's a quick way to find a zip code if you already have the address, ...”
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The Enkoder (the anti-Spam tool!)
“If you have a website, you most likely have included a way for readers to ...”
Coming Soon -- the Project Simplify Newsletter
“Keep informed of Project Simplify happenings and receive pre-release info directly in your email inbox! ...”
New! Testimonial Page
“In humble gratitude to my clients, I introduce the testimonials page on the website. The ...”
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Testimonials
“Here's what people are saying about Shawn Tuttle and Project Simplify:
I am enjoying Project Simplify. ...”
Mysterious File Extensions
“I just received a file with the extension .wps attached to an email. Being a ...”
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2006 Film Fest is a Hard Hitter...
“A film festival, for me, is like a hub. A junction in time and space ...”
The Power of Conflicting Priorities
“Ugh and ick-ola! Am I Simple right now? Part of me wants to jump up ...”
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Off to the Film Festival
“I probably won't be posting very much this weekend, as I am volunteering as VIP ...”
Simply Coffee
““12 oz double latte” is something I say quite frequently (with a packet of Sugar ...”
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Yoga Warning
“My yoga teacher in Nevada City, Katie Carter at Wild Mountain Yoga Center, has never ...”
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MacWorld Conference 2006!
“One of the urban space and time gathering points for Mac users, the MacWorld Conference ...”
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Welcome to the Project Simplify Store
“Welcome to our store!
Here you will find our exclusive line of organizational tools and other ...”
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Great Fax Solution
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What's your fax number? If you answer "Don't have one," then check out this resource! ...”
The Book - Let It Be Easy
“Let It Be Easy is the story of one woman who gave up her Self ...”
The Media
“The SF Chronicle published an article (by Verne Kopytoff, Saturday, January 7, 2006) about ...”
06
Magazine M.O.
“One of the first things to get dropped out of my schedule when I'm busy ...”
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Lynne Franks
“On the home page of her website, Lynne Franks writes:
“My vision of the world is ...”
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Star & Star Essence
“Ahhh, there are no coincidences...Back when I was a freelance bookkeeper in Santa Barbara, CA, ...”
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Biz Chicks
“The following is an email I sent to a number of women business owners who ...”
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The Store
“This section of the website contains items for sale that were created to make your ...”
30 second elevator speech
“Earlier this week I was asked about my "30-second elevator speech" by Executive Coach Gary ...”
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Wendell Berry
“Several years ago, around 1996 I think, I enjoyed the pleasure of hearing Wendell Berry ...”
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Clearing Space for the Best of You
“(first appeared in the Spring 2005 Wild Mountain Yoga Center Newsletter)
Every day and in every ...”
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simplification for me is... part II
“This could be an annual check-in seeing as "simplification for me is..." Part 1 was ...”
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Contact Us
“This site is now an archive. To reach Shawn Tuttle, go to the Natural Professional's ...”
Press Room
“About Project Simplify:
Project Simplify provides simplification assistance to small businesses and independent professionals. We create ...”
Resources
“This page will host a directory of
links
tools
books
and lots of other good stuff!
”
| Nov 30
Going Postal
“(infomercial)
The other day at the Post Office, USA, I saw a notice announcing a postage ...”
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the 10x rule
“If you plan on growing your business, even if you are doing everything yourself, consider ...”
| Aug 19
Bcc: vs To:
“Ok, so it's been a while since I've written and let me assure you, 'tis ...”
| May 26
Tip: taking on too much?
“Community based organizations fill an enormous role in our society. They do great work and ...”
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tv interview
“I had the honor of being asked for an interview on the INsight TV program ...”
Practice practice practice
“I’ve never considered myself a good joke teller. In the middle of, what is supposed ...”
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the newspaper
“*!&#%!# (bleep!) is reading the paper depressing. The world reported on in the papers continues ...”
| Apr 08
Tip: Outlook backup
“Outlook (Entourage for Mac which is what i have) is a great program to use ...”
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Self-indulgent clutter
“Lazy mind, self-indulgent and looping, bringing no relief to a clogged head. How can I ...”
| Feb 27
A letter to my cousin
“Below is an excerpt from my cousin and my response to her.
Hey Shawn :)
. . ...”
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The Schedule - initial concepts
“The summary of creating an effective scheduling system begins with the following concepts, each of ...”
The Schedule - musings
“**
The re-active schedule is focused on ToDo’s.
The pro-active schedule is focused on goals and priorities ...”
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Simplifying Commitments
“I’m reading, “ADD-Friendly ways to Organize Your Life” by Judith Kolberg and Kathleen Nadeau, PH.D. ...”
| Jan 24
Discipline
“Powerful tool #next: Discipline
Writing is something I love doing. Let it go to the stream ...”
| 2004 | Dec 26
Essential tool: our intuition
“Generally speaking, when something feels right, go in that direction. If something feels ‘off’ or ...”
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The ToDo list.
“The ToDo list sounds like a great productivity tool. It's simple, can be totally tech-free, ...”
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In today’s world, your credit is a golden, or rotten, egg.
“Even if you have low income, a high credit score can be the ticket to ...”
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TeleMarketers -- Do Not Call List
“Here is a tip that I've received via email from 5 different people:
In a few ...”
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