Ep. 6 How to Overcome the Overwhelming Expectations of Email

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of emails you send and reply to on a daily basis? Do you feel like you will never get caught up? Do you find yourself checking your phone for emails every 15 minutes or at all times of the day? Do you feel distracted and unable to focus? Do you feel as though you aren't able to be present because of how much time you spend looking into a screen each day?

On this episode, Chandler talks about the expectations around email - how soon should we be expected to reply? How can we be most efficient with our time throughout the day? How can we choose the right words to reach maximim impact with our communications? Chandler shares his '20 Rules for Email Success'. 

Love it or not, email is a part of the business world and it will play a role in your success or demise. It is best to embrace it and seek to excel at it. But, that doesn't mean email needs to dominate your time, energy or focus on a daily basis. There is a proper place for it. 

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You can send Chandler an email at podcast@archive22.com. 

Music credits: 

Opening: 'When I'm With You' by Ben Rector; 'Fear' by Ben Rector

Closing: 'Almost Home' by Ben Rector

This podcast was recorded and produced by Chandler Withington.