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Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:43:22 +0000

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By: Michael@ Awareness * Connection

Michael@ Awareness * Connection — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:36:17 +0000

I love the idea of naming a mailbox purgatory. Nice email structure. I just implemented a similar one. I may have to give yours a go after a bit though. Michael@ Awareness * Connection's last blog post..What Web 2.0 Says About Human Beings

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Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:10:25 +0000

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By: Lodewijkvdb

Lodewijkvdb — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 05:38:59 +0000

Hi John,

I have to admit that those are the two I use the most as well. The “Respond” folder is a third, but usually I respond immediately if all I need to do is respond. I use my Action folder as my to do list, as far as email related to do’s are concerned. I have a separate to do list for the rest (I’m currently using Tudumo).

CC is really a productivity killer. I discourage people from putting me there, if they feel I need to know something, really let me know (and preferably tell me why they feel I need to know).

It sounds like you’re making progress on getting the grip on the email monster. I’ve found that to be one the most gratifying so far. My inbox is almost always empty, and the lessons I learn from managing my electronic inbox are also helping me to manage my other inboxes.

By: John Willerton

John Willerton — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 20:58:04 +0000

Pleased I found this site. I’m new to GTD. I’ve started using your system, but find I don’t I use anything but the action and archive folders. I followed some links and the following tips appealed:

Automatically filter anything you are cc’d on – I spend a lot of time keeping myself informed of other peoples issues – not sure this is efficient.
You only need 1 folder – archive. Immediately transfer things that need action to your to do list.

By: Lodewijk van den Broek

Lodewijk van den Broek — Mon, 14 May 2007 23:42:22 +0000

David, that’s a nice addition. It’s amazing how some e-mails grow into a group discussion! Phones or meetings or so much better at times.

By: David Hollingworth

David Hollingworth — Sun, 13 May 2007 19:39:06 +0000

To this list I would add:

Don’t use email as a conversation tool. It’s tempting to bat a conversation back and forth using email; but it takes something like five times as long to type a sentence than to say it.

So if you want a conversation then use the phone and same your time.