CHAPTER 6Unclutter, Unravel, and Transform

Sometimes if you want to see a change for the better,you have to take things into your own hands.—CLINT EASTWOOD

Quick! What do you think when you walk into a person’s office that has piles of paper on the desk, an overflowing trash can, stale coffee on the table, and a generally sloppy appearance?

If you are like most, you probably walk away feeling that this person’s life is out of control. You may wonder how he can ever get anything done. Where would he start?

Now, how do you feel when you walk into an office where the desk is relatively clean, things seem to be in order, and there is no sign of panic in sight?

Which of those two people do you think has the situation under control? Which person do ...

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