I've heard it from so many sources that I'm starting to listen. Whatever you do, do not read your e-mail at the beginning of the day.
The mind cannot focus on strategic thoughts and tactical thoughts at the same time. I find that it takes a lot of energy to focus on strategy and priorities. It's so easy to read "just one" e-mail, and then suddenly I'm sucked into the e-mail vortex.
Tim Ferriss, beset-selling author of The 4-Hour Work Week recommends:
Do not e-mail first thing in the morning or last thing at night
The former scrambles your priorities and plans for the day, and the latter just gives you insomnia. E-mail can wait until 10am, after you’ve completed at least one of your critical to-do items…
More of Ferriss' recommendations: The Not-To-Do List
What works for you?
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