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Treat Email Like Laundry — and Other Tips from Google’s Productivity Expert
Apr 2, 2024
Laura Mae Martin, Executive Productivity Advisor at Google, shares tips on email management, setting boundaries, and making small changes to improve productivity. She discusses strategies like 'inbox zero,' prioritization techniques, and personalized time management for executives.
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- True productivity involves creative vision, big-picture thinking, and self-improvement, not just crossing tasks off a to-do list.
- Avoid over-commitment, prioritize tasks effectively, and align work with energy levels for enhanced productivity.
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Productivity's Meaning Beyond Output
Productivity entails more than mere output and crossing tasks off a to-do list. Laura May Martin, Google's executive productivity advisor, argues that true productivity involves creative vision, big-picture thinking, and self-improvement. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing productivity as an overall contribution to long-term goals, highlighting the significance of avoiding burnout by balancing work and relaxation.
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