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Many of you have seen the sign in my office (facing Michigan Street) that says: E-Mail is Making You Stupid.  There is plenty of evidence that is true.  Check out this New York Times article that describes how people struggle to avoid the 'E-mail Tsunami.'  It cites the strategies of such notables as Mark Cuban and TechCruch founder/blogger Michael Arrington.  Even Edison is reported to have suffered from 'mail' overload!

As a service to our business customers (and prospects) we are offering a free audio CD with advice and tips on how to 'Beat the Rabbit Habbit.'  The author: Joe Robinson analogizes the way E-Mail seems to multiply (each email turns into six!) with the reproduction success of rabbits.  His entertaining and informative audio CD provides hope that e-mail need not control your life!

Best tips on avoiding e-mail overload:

• Deal with e-mail only once or twice a day.
• Keep messages short.  Wait a day if the subject is emotional - OR JUST CALL!
• Include: NO REPLY NECESSARY in the subject line to avoid replies like: OK, Got it, or Good.
• Keep your inbox empty: delete, move to a folder or delegate messages at once - don't 'think about it!'
• Observer the Ping-Pong rule: if you exchange messages twice on the same subject: JUST CALL!

Here are seven more from the productivity website: Getting Things Done.

For your free copy of How to Beat The Rabbit Habbit just call our office: 317-833-3000.  Note: This offer is reserved for our current customers or businesses that may become customers.  Feel free to visit Joe's site to buy a copy otherwise...they are $15.95 plus shipping.

P.S. Joe Robinson's Work Life Balance website has many other resources and tips to live a more balanced life.  Highly recommended!