Stop drowning in email and learn how to do email right. Based on Inbox Zero principles, SaneBox helps you tame your inbox and improve your email productivity. This slide deck shows introduces the principles of inbox zero productivity and how to accomplish them with SaneBox. Learn more at www.sanebox.com.

1. It’s Time to Outsmart Your Inbox

2. SaneBox is saving professionals from email overload at top companies

3. 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!

4. 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?

5. 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

6. Inbox Zero Rules
Never touch the same email twice.
Delete/Archive
Defer
Delegate
Respond
Do

7. 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

8. Now let’s show you how it’s done…

9. • 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