February 19, 2025

Conquer Your Inbox

Conquer Your Inbox: The 4 D's to 'Touch Email Once'

  • Delete it or File it
  • Delegate it
  • Do it
  • Defer it

Is your inbox a graveyard of unread and half-dealt-with emails? You're not alone. The constant influx can be overwhelming, but there's a better way.

Let's break free from inbox clutter and reclaim your productivity.

Here's how to implement the 'Touch Email Once' method using the 4 D's, and regain control of your time.

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Delete: If it's not essential, hit delete. And while you're at it, unsubscribe from unwanted senders.

If the email is something you want to keep, but requires no action, then file it.




Delegate it:  If someone else can handle it, forward it and free up your time.



Do it: If it takes less than two minutes, respond immediately. Otherwise, defer it.


Defer it: Schedule it on your calendar. Take control of your time by deciding when to tackle it.


Start your day with a focused plan:

  • Review your calendar tasks.
  • Add key tasks to your focus list.
  • Use any extra time to get ahead.

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Andrew Hamilton


Andrew has had many roles over the years....Client Manager, State Manager, and Business Owner. All of these have been focused on helping the people I work with achieve more and become more successful.

Now I'm focused on helping business owners be more productive every single day so they can be amazingly successful in their business and enjoy their life.

Andrew

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