A cluttered desk piled with scribbled notes screams knucklehead.

The perceived cost associated with getting organized is a favorite excuse of most people.

This goes back to the premise that being disorganized must be someone or something else’s fault – that there must be a barrier to entry that keeps you in this state.

There is a tremendous opportunity cost associated with remaining disorganized as every misplaced message or task left unaccomplished has a cost.

Sometimes the cost can be diminished reputation, loss of opportunity, and even financial pain.  A lot of unfortunate, negative perceptions are created by the appearance of disorganization.

By not taking control of this issue, you become known as someone who doesn’t return phone calls, someone who is consistently late to meetings, and someone whom you can’t trust.

These perceptions, actually these realities will in fact tarnish your business and personal relationships.

The cleanliness of your space speaks volumes to your co-workers and clients. A cluttered desk piled with scribbled notes screams knucklehead.

How can a client entrust you with his or her business if you can’t be trusted to handle the items currently on your desk?

And how can your boss, or co-worker rely on you if you have proven yourself unreliable in other, seemingly innocuous situations?

The answer is simple: They can’t!

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Tags: appearance, Disorganization, Knuckleheads, reputation