[…] And how about once you started answering all the messages that just needed a quick response. If you did as I suggested and stayed in one mode at a time (Just delete and process, then just respond and generate actions), you doubtless found 5- or 10-minute periods where you were remarkably productive. Did you find yourself single-mindedly focused on retiring as many messages as you could? Given the permission to just blaze through, did you find yourself enjoying getting these out of your way with one-line responses and liberal use of the delete key? Sure you did. It feels awesome. […]