Inbox Zero: Quick tips for email management

A quick-response system to stop inbox overload. Developed by Merlin Mann, founder of 43folders.com

Delete

Don’t hoard or hold on.

Defer

Can it wait? Create

a system to archive.

Delegate

Can the e-mail go elsewhere?

Respond

Craft a short reply, then send.

Do

Is this yes-no e-mail?

Make a decision.