1593: How to Simplify Your Filing System or, Why Stacking Just Doesn't Work by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1593: Leo Babauta shares a streamlined approach to filing, reducing categories, eliminating the need for elaborate labeling, and embracing a simple "stack and file" method. By minimizing decisions and friction, staying organized becomes second nature rather than a dreaded chore. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/how-to-simplify-your-filing-system-or-why-stacking/ Quotes to ponder: "Most people have a complicated filing system, which is why they don’t file because it takes too much time and effort." "The key to a simple filing system is having as few categories as possible." "When you need to find something, just flip through the stack, it takes only a few seconds." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices