The Pomp Podcast #1254 Rahul Vohra on 7 Email Hacks To Be More Productive
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Oct 5, 2023 
Rahul Vohra, founder & CEO of Superhuman, shares email hacks for productivity, importance of responsiveness, bad vs good founders, and the mission behind Superhuman. Tips include using keyboard shortcuts, setting email used-by date, and utilizing meditation for focus. Understanding the challenges of competing with free email services and the value proposition of Superhuman.
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Founder Responsiveness Sets The Pace
- Responsiveness from founders sets the organization's pace and culture.
- Teams rarely move faster than their leaders do, so quick replies propagate faster execution.
Stop Filing; Archive And Search
- Don't label or file emails; archive and search instead to save time.
- Use keyboard shortcuts and avoid the mouse to reclaim many hours per year.
Purge Old Emails Regularly
- Archive emails older than your chosen window (many pick one week) and stop hoarding old messages.
- Optionally protect starred items if you're nervous, but keep the inbox near zero.