This is probably the hardest Rule in this section. Once you’ve mastered this one, the rest come pretty easily. There’s an argument that some people are naturally organised and some just aren’t. There’s a modicum of truth in this, but it’s really not the point. Some animals are born swimmers – dogs, for example – and some aren’t. For example I wasn’t, but I still learnt to swim and was pretty good at it (a long time ago). Just because you weren’t born organised, that’s not an excuse: ‘I wish I could be more organised, but it’s just not me.’ Well, make it you.
People use this as a justification for being unorganised, but it is entirely in their control. You’re not a victim, you’re quite capable of learning ...