It’s Time to Outsmart Your Inbox
SaneBox is saving professionals from email overload at top companies
Commandment #1
Email is like Tetris.
Problem: No matter how good you are, more keep on coming.
Solution: You need a better system, process, and tools!
Commandment #2
Email is not your #1 priority.
Problem: Email is a to-do list other people write on.
Solution:
• Scan: for important/urgent emails in the morning, and then move on. • Block: 30-60min appointments in your calendar to be more efficient. • Ask: Is clearing my inbox the best use of time?
Commandment #3
Not all emails are created equal.
Problem: Each email commands the same real estate in your inbox.
Solution:
• Urgent / Important
• Not urgent / Important
• Not urgent / Unimportant
Now
Later
Delete/Archive in Bulk
Inbox Zero Rules
Never touch the same email twice.
Delete/Archive
Defer
Delegate
Respond
Do
move remaining emails to SaneTomorrow
and finish your day with Inbox Zero.
Inbox Zero with SaneBox
Never touch the same email twice.
Delete/Archive
Defer
Delegate
Respond
Do
SaneLater, SaneBlackHole, Custom
SaneSnooze
SaneReminders
SaneReminders
Now let’s show you how it’s done…
• Bold key phrases
• Don’t get hacked (1Password + bjinmlsjagwctiat1)
• Don’t enter the To: address until you proof read
• Don’t use your Inbox as an archive
• Use the subject wisely (NNTR, EOM, FYI, NOT URGENT)
• Don’t unsubscribe from suspicious emails (use SaneBlackHole)
• Specify why you’re CC’ing someone
• Check if you’re BCC’ed (not CC’ed) before “Reply All”
• No open-ended questions
• Busiest people are very responsive
Advanced Email Hacks