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

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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

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