Your Incentive to Organize: The Competitive Advantage

”Organization is not an option, it is a fundamental survival skill and distinct competitive advantage.” Pam N. Woods, From Motivational Inspirational Corner

I stumbled across this interesting quote, and it got me thinking about the last two words – “competitive advantage”.

We all LOVE incentives, which is why everyone from cable companies to car dealers offer them.

Most of us need incentives to get organized. Here are some areas of life where being organized actually can give you a competitive advantage:

   • At Work: Nothing pleases the boss more than an efficient job done, thanks to organization. And this goes beyond desk organizers, to time management, effective planning, and utilization of all available tools.

   • In School: School is a highly competitive atmosphere, where students are competing for top grades, scholarships, and recognition for high achievements. They’re looking for every competitive advantage possible, and organization will get you farther than you think in academics.

   • At Home: You may wonder, why would I need the competitive advantage at home? My belief is that everything starts at home – the life you live outside, and how you live it, is a direct consequence of it. So, if you’re on top of the organizing game at home – you’re better prepared for the chaos outside.

   • In Your Social Life: Being timely, reliable, available, and sensible are all qualities of an organized person – and a good friend! Having these traits could help you make new friends, and become closer to the ones you have.

If you haven’t gotten organized because you didn’t see any incentive to do it, think of this quote. Think about all the areas of your life, and how far you’ll advance by having the “competitive advantage”.

Posted September 18, 2007, filed in It's That Time, How I de-cluttered, Living Simply, Clutter Hacks