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This Small Gmail Hack Has Been A Gift to My Brain
You can set this up to effectively manage newsletters and keep your attention intact throughout the day.
Some email newsletters have me wondering: “when the hell did I agree to this?”
You know the ones. You give them a chance and then they never leave you alone— like a pushy door-to-door salesman who keeps knocking because he knows you’re ignoring him.
But some are great. They offer actual value, don't pester you, and rarely request anything in return. I see those ones more like the good samaritan neighbor who comes to your door with cookies every now and again.
Still, when I’m in work mode and trying to concentrate, I don’t want anyone calling to my door — even if they come bearing gifts.
That’s how I’ve come to see the arrival of all newsletters and other promotional emails— like someone coming and knocking on the door when I’m trying to concentrate. It’s distracting.
Here’s a scenario that would happen a few times per day: I open my inbox to check for an important work-related email, and there, waiting for me, are new shiny, bolded unopened newsletters.
Just look at those colors…
