In the office but off emails
To improve my author communication protocols, I introduced nonpersonal email addresses. One of these, for example, is interesting @calnewport.com, which my readers use to send interesting links or leads. Below the address is a simple note: “I really appreciate these pointers, but due to time constraints, I’m usually not able to respond.” In my expe
... See moreCal Newport • A World Without Email
any time a brand new client emails me requesting an estimate on a project, I have a pre-written response that I am able to send in a matter of seconds.
Aaron Mahnke • Frictionless Freelancing
place the email in its correct location (Next Actions, Waiting For, Someday/Maybe, or Reference).
Alex MacCaw • The Great CEO Within: The Tactical Guide to Company Building
Email GTD
The goal of the system is that the vast majority of emails don't get to you, because they don't need to.
You should only be responding to the very few emails per day that are important for you to take action on, and everything else should go to the relevant person.
To do that, everything needs to have a clear "place" it should go. The class... See more
The goal of the system is that the vast majority of emails don't get to you, because they don't need to.
You should only be responding to the very few emails per day that are important for you to take action on, and everything else should go to the relevant person.
To do that, everything needs to have a clear "place" it should go. The class... See more