In this podcast episode, listeners receive practical tips for decluttering paper documents. The expert recommends tackling the most pressing piles first and sorting papers into two categories: "active," which need attention, and "inactive," which don’t. A straightforward filing system is suggested, customized to fit personal needs and available space, with a focus on making documents easy to see and access. The episode emphasizes that you don’t need fancy supplies; simple solutions like sticky notes for labeling work just fine. It also encourages you to let go of unnecessary papers by considering whether you’ll ever need them again, and advises shredding only those documents that contain sensitive information.
