Tag: Inbox Zero
Inbox Zero: My Approach
Mike Petsalis wrote about how he achieved Inbox Zero in his 6-part Email Overload series, but I find that these few easy steps work best for me. Here's my approach: Processing Rules, Processing Messages, How to Handle Different Types of Email. (May 12, 2011)
Email Overload: Cleaning up old emails, is it worth it? Part 4
The next step in my on-going battle with Email Overload is to go through older email and determine whether it is worth keeping. To some this exercise would appear of little value, but I thought it would at least help me figure out what value I actually attach to email and help me better understand how to manage it. (Mar 17, 2011)
Email Overload: Did I actually get to Inbox Zero? Part 3
Success! Turns out getting to Zero Inbox is not that hard after all, and staying there is even easier. Of course, is it worth doing at all? That it still to be determined for me. (Feb 23, 2011)
Email Overload: How are we doing so far? Part 2
An update on my attempt to get to a cleaner inbox and reduce the amount of email that I keep. Progress, but not there yet. (Feb 02, 2011)
The Race to Inbox Zero
Recently in our office there has been much discussion and competition about reaching that ever-elusive Inbox Zero. In fact, our CEO even recently blogged about the four easy steps to clearing your inbox and is proud to have reached ‘Inbox Zero’ and maintaining it. (Feb 01, 2011)
Email Overload: Clear your inbox in a few easy steps
A few steps to help you use your inbox properly and quickly clear it. Based on methods proposed by Mark Hurst in his excellent book, Bit Literacy. (Jan 10, 2011)





