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SLT048: To Do Lists In Four Easy Steps, & an Interview with Erik Fisher

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Let’s face reality…we all have To Do lists.  And while they seem to be never ending at times, To Do Lists can be a good thing. It kinda means we’re still alive! If you don’t have any in your life, then you’re probably dead! So, knowing that we’ll always have To Dos, maybe we should have a plan for how to keep track of them and get them done! 

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So what’s the best To Do list? Well, the best To Do lists are the ones that works for you! Whether you prefer an analog or digital solution…anywhere on the spectrum of tying a string around your finger, pencil and paper, or the latest To Do app…figure out the tool or tools that work best for you and stick with it/them. Continue reading…

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How To Organize Your Photos

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If you’re anything like the rest of us, you probably have a ton of loose photos and are wondering: “How the heck should I organize them?”  Well, don’t worry. We all struggle with photos, but just  like you would organize a space in your home, you can use the same approach with organizing your photos: Sort, Edit, Organize and Enjoy!

How To Organize Your Photos

1. SORT your photos:

  • A lot of folks want to organize their photos in chronological order. That’s ok, but it can be difficult….especially if you want to organize your old photos that aren’t saved digitally with a date/time stamp.
  • I find it easiest to sort into categories like: PERSON, PLACE, EVENT, SUBJECT or ACTIVITY.
  • Here are some ways I’ve categorized my photos: Early Childhood, Old Family Photos, Christmas/Holidays, Sports, Work, Military Service, Weddings, Baptism, Graduations, Travel, Camping, Kid’s Artwork, etc.

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SLT045: Your House Is On Fire, You Can Save 5 Things. What Are They?

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What are your most important things? We talk a lot about getting rid of “stuff” on the show, and in our lives that’s what we’ve tried to do. We’ve gotten rid of just about 3000 things this year alone and have a couple hundred people who’ve joined in on it by accepting the Edit & Forget It Challenge.  While we have opted out of following the mass consumerism that most in our society hold dear, there are still some things we ourselves hold dear. We created a scenario: “What 5 things would you grab if your house was on fire?” and then put ourselves to the test to figure out what possessions, out of our entire home, are the most important to us.

What Possessions Would You Save From a Fire?

As we went through this exercise it really challenged us and realized that by spending some time thinking about your most important things…those top 5 things that you would grab out of your burning home, it greases your mental gears to:

  • Identify the your most important things. Things that mean the most to you and why.

  • Contemplate whether you’re giving those things the attention they deserve day to day.

  • Identify ways to keep those things safe now and ready to carry out if necessary.

  • Condition yourself to more easily part with things that didn’t make the list.

  • Get you thinking about being prepared in case of an emergency.

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SLT043: Are You Making the Most of Life’s Experiences & Lessons Learned?

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It can be way too easy to just go along in life and keep your head and eyes straight forward, just plowing ahead. But when we do that we often miss out on the importance of the experience’s life offers us along the way. Wouldn’t it be great if these experiences could make our journey simpler, more enjoyable, easier…and best of all, more fulfilling?

make the most of life experiences

Well, that’s exactly what we want to touch on today. We want to go over some of our recent travel experiences from our summer trip to highlight 3 specific takeaways for us, and hopefully, you too! Specifically, we’d like to share some perspective in 3 areas. How:

  • Sharing your story is important to help you & others grow

  • The simple things in life are the most satisfying

  • Capturing “lessons learned” sparks continuous improvement

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