Comments on: Strategies for Dealing With Email Overload – How To Get To And Maintain Inbox Zero

By: Sid Savara

Sid Savara — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:41:09 +0000

Hey Jason,

Thanks for your comment! I know it's a bit of a controversial thing - some
people really don't like that I intentionally hold back replies, but for
folks who email me back within 5 minutes, it's the only way to ensure they
don't monopolize my time.

I have read the Four Hour Work Week and was active on the forums for a
little while. I still read his blog, but I haven't picked up the updated
version - I've got a huge backlog of books to get through before I pick it
up =)

By: Sid Savara

Sid Savara — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:41:09 +0000

By: Jason Christensen

Jason Christensen — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:42:09 +0000

I am on board with you creating efficiency and saving wasted time with email. I like your comments on holding back on your replies, I recently implemented this myself. I wrote several blog posts on it myself, feel free to check them out: http://su.pr/8w3tcn

btw....you mentioned Tim Ferris, I assume you have read his book? I have pre-ordered the updated version.

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By: Sid Savara

Sid Savara — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:58:22 +0000

Thanks mrjWells – I like your blog, and I appreciate your support =)

By: Sid Savara

Sid Savara — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:58:19 +0000

Thanks for your comment and your support Dean!

By: Dean

Dean — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:55:12 +0000

Another great post. I like the idea of using labels in Gmail empty and archive email.