The document discusses a system called "Inbox Zero" for managing email overload. It recommends processing emails by quickly answering escalating questions about each email to determine the required action. The goal is to decide on an action and convert each email to a to-do rather than just checking emails. It suggests scheduling dedicated "email dashes" to focus on processing emails rather than being in a perpetual state of checking emails. Creating filters can help reduce noise from frequent but non-urgent emails.

1. Inbox Zero Managing Email Overload with Action Based Email Christian Veillette M.D., M.Sc., FRCSC Assistant Professor, University of Toronto Shoulder & Elbow Reconstructive Surgery Toronto Western Hospital University Health Network Email: orthonet@gmail.com

7. Time & Attention are finite.

8. Time & Attention are finite. Concept: Joel Spolsky

12. What is Processing? More than checking Less than responding Decide what action to take with each email

13. Action based email

19. What are your actions?

20. The Processing Habit? “ We are what we frequently do” - Aristotle If you want to stop being part of the majority whose ass is getting kicked by email every day, it’s time to get serious about improving your habits.

24. My Inbox

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