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Mail is async by nature. Read them 2-3 times a day only (you don’t check mailbox 100 times a day :) and you get things done… I prefer to reply to an e-mail imm
by sixtyj 2mo ago
Mail is async by nature. Read them 2-3 times a day only (you don’t check mailbox 100 times a day :) and you get things done…
I prefer to reply to an e-mail immediately. Or never. If so than archive it or delete it.
If you don’t answer immediately, you carry it as opened mind window and probability to have your mind being unable to concentrate increases over time.
- hliyan 2mo agoLong ago, I heard this advice on some ancient management tape: "never let a piece of paper cross your desk twice". It stuck with me and I've got into the habit of immediately answering, archiving or on occasion setting a snooze timer (in GMail). If the recipient takes my promptness for granted, then I might adjust my policies for just that person. (Un)fortunately, it helps to be a manager -- then you can give feedback to people who don't read emails properly.