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It’s amazing how easily we show up to work and basically respond to what we get in the inbox. I’ve been trying hard lately to only check my work email 3 times a day, but it’s tough to stick with it. The good news is, it seems to work as far as productivity goes. Give it a shot.
It turns you into a proactive worker than a reactive email responder.
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OK, challenge accepted – I will only check my emails three times a day next week.
PS – Great article by Tim Ferriss, thanks for the link
Excellent tip, Brett. I’ve been doing a version of this (just closing my laptop, which is where I get my mail) for a while. It’s a hard habit to start… but well worth it.
Bruce – Ferriss has quite a story. I think he’s still in his 20′s, and he just released a new book.
Dennis – it’s sad how hard it is to do, but amazing how well it works.
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