#ProdChat – Demystifying Email Inbox Zero
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Welcome to #ProdChat, the weekly #productivity conversation! http://goo.gl/l4aNi9 | Today’s Topic: Demystifying Email Inbox Zero. -
@nmhouston @lewisjasona Welcome, Natalie and Jason! Good to have you on the #productivity chat today! #prodchat
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@nmhouston How’re you doing today, Natalie? 🙂 #prodchat
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@lewisjasona All’s well with you, Jason? 🙂 #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith Yes sir, I’m doing great! How about you? #prodchat -
@Bertram_ByamJr Welcome, Bertram! I’m glad the #productivity chat could be an inspiration to reduce email stress! 🙂 #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith Excited for tonight’s topic! #ProdChat -
@lewisjasona Glad to hear you’re doing great! I’m well myself, thanks! I’m excited for today’s #prodchat
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@lewisjasona Hi, Jason! #ProdChat
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@alexlaree Hi, Alexis! #ProdChat
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@alexlaree Hi, Alexis! Welcome to the #productivity chat! Tonight’s topic is exciting! I cannot wait to hear everyone’s thoughts. #prodchat
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Impressive!! 🙂 RT @Bertram_ByamJr: Hello all…Got my inbox from 2,000 to 660 in prep for this chat #ProdChat
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Hey all! I’m Alexis, #CareerConsultant by day and in my business. How is everyone? #prodchat -
@nmhouston Hey Natalie! Sorry again for missing last week’s #ProdChat. Glad to see you tonight! 🙂
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@rsidneysmith Hey! How are you! I’m excited as well! #prodchat
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@lewisjasona I’m channeling The Mikes tonight. 😉 #ProdChat
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Hey, Chaz! Welcome. RT @ndedtechguy: Chaz here! EdTech nerd in highered. Currently almost at #inboxzero #prodchat #inboxsix
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@nmhouston Hey Natalie! Nice to see you again! #prodchat
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Sorry, my dad called (thought it was an emergency…it wasn’t!)…back to the #productivity chat! #prodchat
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Doing good Jason! “@lewisjasona: A1: Well, it’s been a pretty good past week and I’ve made it twice… almost three times. #prodchat”
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@ndedtechguy Welcome to the #productivity chat, Chaz! I look forward to hearing your thoughts on email inbox zero! #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith A1: Each email account has varying amounts, but generally no more than 10 each (about 50 altogether in 7 inboxes) #prodchat -
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RT @rsidneysmith @mikevardy Glad to have you on the #productivity chat, Mike! Lay down the email wisdom! 😉 #prodchat #prodchat
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@mikevardy Hey Mike! I was just saying I’m channeling you and Schechter and enjoying a beer with my #ProdChat. Nothing fancy, but… 😉
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A1: Usually a couple of times a week, but it doesn’t last long. #prodchat -
A1: Usually a couple of times a week, but it doesn’t last long. #prodchat
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If Inbox > 0 then if mean(Inbox) <= 1 day) “success” #prodchat -
If Inbox > 0 then if mean(Inbox) <= 1 day) “success” #prodchat
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A2: Knowing that there are no explosives in my email waiting for me.#prodchat #hurtlocker
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@ndedtechguy you must not subscribe to anyone’s list then eh? #prodchat -
#prodchat A2: it’s aesthetically pleasing, gives that clean slate of productive healthy organization, & puts a smile on my face. -
#prodchat A2: it’s aesthetically pleasing, gives that clean slate of productive healthy organization, & puts a smile on my face.
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#prodchat A2: it’s aesthetically pleasing, gives that clean slate of productive healthy organization, & puts a smile on my face.
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+1 RT @mssackstein: I love the feeling of not having any mail in my inbox. Makes me feel accomplished and productive #prodchat
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@a_robinson For stuff like list serves, notifications, etc., Yes. There’s nothing actionable about it. I read when time allows. #prodchat
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@Joannahertzberg Welcome, Joanna! I hope you enjoy the #prodchat!
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Yes RT @lewisjasona: A2: For me, the benefit is just knowing that I’m aware of everything I need to do… at least for an instant. #prodchat
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That’s personal RT @rsidneysmith: Q2: WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS (TANGIBLE OR OTHERWISE) OF INBOX ZERO? #prodchat http://goo.gl/Eeki3e ” -
@Joannahertzberg Welcome, Joanna! #prodchat
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Hey girl! Good to see you again! “@Joannahertzberg: #prodchat Hey everyone, first time here!”
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@PattyRankin Glad you could join #prodchat, Patty! Enjoy!
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Welcome!! 🙂 RT @Joannahertzberg: #prodchat Hey everyone, first time here!
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@lewisjasona so true! That instant feels good! #prodchat
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@MichaelCalienes What do you mean, Michael? #prodchat
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ditto!! RT @ndedtechguy: @mssackstein @michgunn I can’t stand notification badges but can’t turn them off! #prodchat
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interesting ? @a_robinson and @ndedtechguy — what exactly counts as your inbox (i.e. Gmail’s tabs, plus my filters) #prodchat -
Good one! RT @lewisjasona: A2: For me, the benefit is just knowing I’m aware of everything I need to do – at least for an instant. #prodchat
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@Joannahertzberg Hi, I am a 2nd timer! You’ll love it. Great connections and insight. #prodchat
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@nmhouston @a_robinson Just my inbox for me. It’s the only thing that matters. Other tabs are just fluff. #prodchat
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@ndedtechguy @mssackstein @michgunn A lot of people have that badge peeve. So interesting. #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith Thanks! Me too. #prodchat
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@Joannahertzberg Mine too! #prodchat
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@mikevardy @lewisjasona Yes! And that moment is resonating as you work forward into your evening and following day.#prodchat
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@PattyRankin @Joannahertzberg Well, if you have any questions, you can always tweet at me! 😉 #prodchat
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“@nmhouston: I prioritize:so my “primary” inbox tab is nearly always at zero. But filtered folders etc not necessarily. #prodchat”/SAME HERE
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@nmhouston That’s a very good, balanced approach since Gmail is doing the heavy lifting of filtering. #prodchat
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Q3: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE DRAWBACKS OF TRYING OR MAINTAINING INBOX ZERO? #prodchat
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Q3: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE DRAWBACKS OF TRYING OR MAINTAINING INBOX ZERO? #prodchat
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Well said… RT @nmhouston On the other hand: email is not my job. Email is not my passion. Email is not my mission. #prodchat
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Preach, Natalie! 😉 RT @nmhouston: On the other hand: email is not my job. Email is not my passion. Email is not my mission. #prodchat
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The funny thing is I have come to use the term “Inbox” as a trigger across the board, as I wrote here: http://www.productivityist.com/blog/being-okay-with-your-inboxes … #prodchat
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A3 don’t try too hard on the process and miss the content #prodchat
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A3 don’t try too hard on the process and miss the content #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith I am lost for words 🙂 #prodchat
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A3 Not to be a smarty but not worrying about getting to zero…to me inbox zero idea = zero not filtered #prodchat
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A3 Not to be a smarty but not worrying about getting to zero…to me inbox zero idea = zero not filtered #prodchat
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@mikevardy you mean you don’t eat in advance… #prodchat
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Yes, I do that everywhere I can. RT @nmhouston: I think that limiting notifications is a great way to reduce unnecessary stress! #prodchat
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@Joannahertzberg I’m on west coast time. Dinnertime = Family time. #prodchat
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@lewisjasona So hard. Can lead you down a rabbit hole of checking email to process to keep at zero but not actually working. #prodchat
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@lewisjasona Because it seriously lasts minutes at most! #prodchat
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#prodchat @nmhouston I agree. But people are,so I look at it as if I’m sitting w/them 1on1.Sometimes they sit alone for 48 hours. Lol.
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@mikevardy Thanks for sharing, Mike. I’ll read that after. #ProdChat is too fast to keep up with tonight. 😉
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@rsidneysmith as i said ray that’s life these days #prodchat
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@mikevardy ah – u missed the west coast part! #prodchat 🙂
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If trying for inbox zero makes you feel bad, don’t do it. Don’t do “productivity” stuff that makes you feel bad. #prodchat
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If trying for inbox zero makes you feel bad, don’t do it. Don’t do “productivity” stuff that makes you feel bad. #prodchat
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If trying for inbox zero makes you feel bad, don’t do it. Don’t do “productivity” stuff that makes you feel bad. #prodchat
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If trying for inbox zero makes you feel bad, don’t do it. Don’t do “productivity” stuff that makes you feel bad. #prodchat
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If trying for inbox zero makes you feel bad, don’t do it. Don’t do “productivity” stuff that makes you feel bad. #prodchat
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A3: Biggest struggle is avoiding the idea that dealing with every email equates to being productive. It’s just one (small) aspect. #prodchat
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A3: Biggest struggle is avoiding the idea that dealing with every email equates to being productive. It’s just one (small) aspect. #prodchat
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A3: Biggest struggle is avoiding the idea that dealing with every email equates to being productive. It’s just one (small) aspect. #prodchat
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A3: Biggest struggle is avoiding the idea that dealing with every email equates to being productive. It’s just one (small) aspect. #prodchat
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A3 Drawback of inbox zero? Heckling from those who see your inbox and are jealous. 😉 #ProdChat
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RT @nmhouston: If trying for inbox zero makes you feel bad, don’t do it. Don’t do “productivity” stuff that makes you feel bad. #prodchat
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Sometimes the challenge with Inbox Zero is presuming email is the best way to communicate for everything. It’s not. #prodchat
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Sometimes the challenge with Inbox Zero is presuming email is the best way to communicate for everything. It’s not. #prodchat
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Sometimes the challenge with Inbox Zero is presuming email is the best way to communicate for everything. It’s not. #prodchat
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Sometimes the challenge with Inbox Zero is presuming email is the best way to communicate for everything. It’s not. #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith Indeed. Pick up the phone or walk down the hall sometimes. #prodchat
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Great point! MT @mikevardy A3: Biggest struggle is avoiding the idea that dealing with every email equates to being productive. #prodchat
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@profkrg @ndedtechguy @lewisjasona I would freak also, but only because it’s a loss of control…importance has been extracted. #prodchat
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Amen! RT @rsidneysmith: Sometimes the challenge w/ Inbox Zero is presuming email is best way to communicate everything. It’s not. #prodchat
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. @rsidneysmith 100% agree I have one client who treats email like mobile texting…what a mess #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith here here! Most peeps prefer social media. #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith You know what also works? Your legs. I make a habit to walk down the hall to address coworkers. #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith You know what also works? Your legs. I make a habit to walk down the hall to address coworkers. #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith You know what also works? Your legs. I make a habit to walk down the hall to address coworkers. #prodchat
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in the original 43folders, Inbox Zero is 1st of all a quick strategy to bring relief. Then comes processing. Inbox Zero != GTD #prodchat
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in the original 43folders, Inbox Zero is 1st of all a quick strategy to bring relief. Then comes processing. Inbox Zero != GTD #prodchat
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@a_robinson Yikes! That client needs a netiquette and communications management skills training intervention! #prodchat
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@nmhouston surely that goes to task mgmt? #prodchat
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@a_robinson is an interesting question tho, with smartphones, how (some) people use email is definitely changing #prodchat
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@mikevardy Thanks, Mike! Enjoy family time! #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith not to mention people who cc you on every.single.email people need filters to for what they share #prodchat
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@nmhouston but Inbox) doesn’t man you have the capacity to manage an unreasonable workload? #prodchat
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@a_robinson The opposite might be worse. Important info over txt msg. UGH! Email me anything important or that requires followup! #prodchat
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@mikevardy Bon appetite! #prodchat
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@a_robinson @rsidneysmith AMEN to that. Good grief. The unnecessary clutter of that drives me nuts. #prodchat
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@a_robinson There have been several email “manifestos” that have tried to create a set of standards for these things. More needed!#prodchat
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Next time, Chaz! Thanks for joining us! 🙂 RT @ndedtechguy: Gotta run. Wife awaits! This was fun. I’ll likely be back! #prodchat
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A4. The 2 minute rule. Which is a 30-second rule if I’m on my phone. #prodchat
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A4. The 2 minute rule. Which is a 30-second rule if I’m on my phone. #prodchat
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LIKE!! RT @nmhouston: A4. The 2 minute rule. Which is a 30-second rule if I’m on my phone. #prodchat
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Right!? Ugh!! RT @halduauthor: @michgunn @a_robinson that is the worst! You can’t do anything with it #ProdChat
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@nmhouston AGREED! Great rule from my already blocked out times for my to-dos. #prodchat
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A4 I sort email by date and conversation. @mikevardy actually just wrote a post about this, but I can’t find the link. #ProdChat
