If you’re like me there are pens and pencils and highlighters and markers and crayons…. you get the idea. The point it, there are writing utensils everywhere. But between you and everyone in the house it’s a wonder if you can find one that actually works when you need it to.So take five minutes right now and round up all the writing utensils you can find. Grab the ones from your desk, nightstand… I sometimes find them hiding in the bathroom. Remember to check the kitchen, laundry room, between the cushions, the kids rooms, and your car.

Got a nice pile? Now grab a piece of paper and scribble with each pen, pencil, and highlighter. Ones that don’t work – toss. Ones that are weak – toss. Chewed items – toss. Lost the cap… you know what to do. It only takes a few minutes to do this. So do it now.

Once you’re done, distribute a pen, pencil and highlighter to each room. That way you’ll always have one when you need one. And while you’re at it, put a notepad by each phone… like for when you get The Call.

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