The Paper Solution, with Lisa Woodruff – TPW308

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The Paper Solution, with Lisa Woodruff – TPW308

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Aug 19, 2020

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Professional organizer Lisa Woodruff returns to the podcast to talk with me about how we can increase our productivity and happiness by conquering paper clutter in our homes and offices using the system described in her excellent new book, The Paper Solution.

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Aug 19, 2020

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A podcast intended to help busy women find the tools and the encouragement to manage their lives, their time, their stress, and their stuff so they can accomplish the things that matter most to them.

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