There's a glaring gap in most productivity systems: time. How do REAL people, with real jobs and obligations, find the time to process notes? Is Inbox Zero an achievable and sustainable goal? I think the answer is no. In this video, I talk about what to do instead, and what is a healthier way to look at productivity.
Check out my friend David's video on the same topic: • Why Inbox Zero is a myth
// TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
01:18 Narrow the top of the information funnel
02:24 Regularly declare inbox bankruptcy
07:04 Sort notes you want to process
08:27 Let your interest determine effort
08:59 Let yourself forget
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