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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2024 · 15 MIN

ATG 189: How to Cut Your Emails by 85%

from All It Takes Is A Goal · host Jon Acuff

I still remember the first time I tried email in 1997. I thought it was terrible and wouldn’t catch on. Fast forward to today, and email has improved (and definitely caught on!) but remains a constant distraction.This year, I decided to tackle my inbox by limiting email checks to 30 focused minutes a day, five days a week. The results were transformative. I received fewer emails, realized I wasn’t as essential as I thought, and boosted my productivity, tripling my writing output. The discipline required was minimal compared to the benefits.In this episode, I share my journey and practical tips to help you reclaim your time from your inbox. Whether you’re overwhelmed by emails or just looking for more efficient ways to manage them, tune in and discover how to cut your time on email by 85%.Sign up for my newsletter, Try This!Follow me on GoodReadsBook me to speak at your event or to your team!I'm also on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.My new book All It Takes Is a Goal is available! You can grab a copy from your favorite bookstore or at atgbook.com.Grab my book, Finish, today! Have me speak at your next event!

I still remember the first time I tried email in 1997. I thought it was terrible and wouldn’t catch on. Fast forward to today, and email has improved (and definitely caught on!) but remains a constant distraction. This year, I decided to tackle my inbox by limiting email checks to 30 focused minutes a day, five days a week. The results were transformative. I received fewer emails, realized I wasn’t as essential as I thought, and boosted my productivity, tripling my writing output. The discip...

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I still remember the first time I tried email in 1997. I thought it was terrible and wouldn’t catch on. Fast forward to today, and email has improved (and definitely caught on!) but remains a constant distraction.This year, I decided to tackle my...

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