Inbox Zero

Inbox Zero is a rigorous email management methodology popularized by productivity expert Merlin Mann. The goal is not necessarily to have zero emails, but to maintain an inbox that requires zero cognitive load—all emails have been processed and actioned appropriately.

Core principles of Inbox Zero: - Process emails quickly and decisively - Archive or delete emails that don't require action - Respond, delegate, or defer actionable emails - Use folders and filters strategically - Regularly review and maintain the system

For newsletter subscribers, achieving Inbox Zero can be particularly challenging. Newsletter digests and AI summarization tools help by consolidating multiple newsletters into a single, manageable digest, making it easier to maintain a clean inbox.