Ep. 209: Email and Living with Purpose
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
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Efficient Inbox Management Strategies
Inbox zero is a worthwhile goal that does not have to consume hours of reading, classifying, and answering emails if managed correctly. It is crucial to update and improve the relationship with the email tool to make achieving inbox zero more manageable and desirable. Maintaining inbox zero signals a steady flow of information management while a growing inbox signifies an overwhelming incoming pipeline. To improve inbox management, avoid using email for prolonged back-and-forth conversations, as it generates excessive emails and amplifies the back-and-forth exchanges.
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