The document discusses strategies for achieving a "zero inbox", including creating four folders - Inbox, @Action, @Someday, and @Follow Up - and using the "two minute rule" to quickly process emails. It recommends batching new emails, scheduling weekly reviews, and persevering to stay organized and in control of one's email inbox for reduced anxiety.

1. zero inbox
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2. missing something?
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3. anxiety.
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4. anxiety is caused by a
lack of control, organization,
preparation, and action.
David Kekich
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6. imagine.
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7. zero
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8. trust the system
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9. create 4 folders
(yes, only four)
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10. Inbox
two minute rule
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11. @Action
place emails that require
a timely response
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12. @Someday
place emails that require attention,
but timing is not an issue
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13. @Follow Up
place emails have been
replied or delegated
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14. Archive
repository for processed email
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15. search
the key to email retrieval
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16. weekly review
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17. ready for zero?
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18. 1. survey
2. sort
3. archive
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19. tip #1
batch new email
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20. tip #2
schedule your
weekly review now
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21. tip #3
don’t give up!
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