Principle Four
It’s Where It’s Supposed to Be
Believe it or not, things are often right where they’re supposed to be.
Is there a place where your missing object is normally kept? A particular rack, or shelf, or drawer? If so, look there first. You may actually have hung up your coat last night. Or put the dictionary back on the shelf. Or returned the tape measure to the tool drawer.
Even if you didn’t, someone may have done it for you.
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Okay, was your object where it’s supposed to be?If so, congratulations—you’re a Finder! You have found your lost object, using my simple but amazing method. Skip ahead to “A Final Word.”
If you haven’t found it, proceed to Principle Five.
