Summary
In this episode, Michael Seidl discusses how to handle the daily flood of emails. He shares his experience and provides tips on managing emails effectively. The concept of zero inbox is introduced, where there are no unread emails in the inbox. Michael emphasizes the importance of setting aside dedicated time to process emails and take immediate action. He advises against using the inbox as a to-do list and suggests removing emails from the inbox after processing them. Additionally, he discusses the importance of using alternative communication methods for urgent matters.
Takeaways
Set aside dedicated time to process emails and take immediate action.
Use the concept of zero inbox to ensure there are no unread emails in the inbox.
Avoid using the inbox as a to-do list and remove emails after processing them.
Utilize alternative communication methods for urgent matters.
Sound Bites
"Zero inbox means no read email in your inbox."
"Read your emails and decide what's next."
"Email is not a to-do list."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Handling the Daily Flood of Emails
01:14 Zero Inbox: Managing Unread Emails
04:14 Email Management: Avoiding the Inbox as a To-Do List
07:04 Alternative Communication Methods for Urgent Matters
09:22 Conclusion: Increasing Productivity