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Merlin Mann - Your email inbox is not your to-do list
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Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, and today is October 6th.
Did you know today is Zero Inbox Day? Yep, the day dedicated to that magical, elusive moment when your email inbox is empty, and you’re left with the satisfaction of knowing there’s not a single message lingering in the depths of your digital clutter. If you're the type of person who sees "unread messages" as a personal attack, today is your day to shine.
And speaking of inboxes, this brings me to today’s quote by productivity expert Merlin Mann, the man who actually popularized the whole Inbox Zero concept. He once said:
“Your email inbox is not your to-do list.”
Now, if you’re anything like me, there’s probably a part of you screaming, “But, Andrew, isn’t it a tod list? I mean, there’s stuff I need to do in there!” Sure, you’ve got tasks hiding in those emails, but Mann’s point is about freeing your mind from letting your inbox dictate your day.
When you treat your inbox like a to-do list, your day becomes reactive rather than proactive. You end up responding to everyone else’s agenda instead of setting your own.
So, on this Zero Inbox Day, try embracing the idea that your day belongs to you—not your inbox. Maybe you’ll get it to zero, maybe not, but at least let’s not make that unread message count the boss of you.
A cluttered inbox doesn't have to mean a cluttered mind.
That’s it for today’s episode. Take a deep breath, delete a few emails, and make some space for what matters.
I'm Andrew McGivern signing off and I’ll see you tomorrow for another Daily Quote.
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