Comments on: Filing For Bankruptcy (From Email)

By: Todd

Todd — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:40:49 +0000

I have been taking back control my email routines and had no idea I could adorn my existing gmail account with a plus sign. Suuuweeet.

By: The Shallow Pride Of Being Overwhelmed | David Risley dot com

The Shallow Pride Of Being Overwhelmed | David Risley dot com — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:22:46 +0000

[...] source of confusion for you and you don’t really like it. Well, put some control in on it. Declare email bankruptcy if you have to. Turn off your phone’s ringer and change your voice mail greeting to tell them [...]

By: Yemi Ogunbase

Yemi Ogunbase — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:45:24 +0000

David,

I came to your blog looking for another topic, and stuck around. This post is GREAT! Now, I can get rid of my multiple Gmail accounts, and use just one! Seriously, THANK YOU!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:22:00 +0000

Thanks David, good advise and I appreciate the time you put into instructions us newbies and oldies, in the blogging world.

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By: Simon

Simon — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:16:25 +0000

My comment, which Dave sort of touched on at the end, is that the ability to email you is a PRIVILEGE, not a human right as some people seem to think.

You don't have to read, let alone reply to, every single email that's sent to you. You don't owe it to anyone. Receiving emails is a privilege in this modern world, it does not impose obligations on you. People really don't get this!

I had a client get abusive recently and simply cut her ability to email me.This was a big step for me because a year ago I would have gotten into weeks of to and fro email debate. Now it's just "block sender" with a polite explanation that they can call you if they have any legitimate comment.

Tim Ferriss has changed my life with regard to email management!

Simon

By: David Risley

David Risley — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:07:58 +0000

Yeah. Great book. I've read it.

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:34:25 +0000

Tin Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Work Week has a lot of valuable advice and information about managing your email. I highly recommend reading his book for just that one aspect of improving your time management and cutting down on the time you spend using email.

By: LivingstoneConant

LivingstoneConant — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:48:39 +0000

Great tips here David. Thank you. This is very helpful!

By: Patty Reiser

Patty Reiser — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:22:00 +0000

A few years ago I set up a few different email accounts to separate business from personal. best thing I ever did. I can easily get through my emails now.

By: Deborah Shane Trainwithshane

Deborah Shane Trainwithshane — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:54:41 +0000

Gmail rocks..I use Gmail for my social activities and it seems to handle the spam the absolute best. Thanks for the post and ideas. So I guess the best way to find you is Twitter?