The first 90 minutes of your day are like the rudder of a ship, guiding your course and influencing your destination. Should this crucial time be steered towards responding to team messages, or devoted to your long-term business objectives?

Are you naturally a 'first-responder', always on call, or a 'big-picture' navigator, setting the direction early on? Your entrepreneurial style holds the answer and the potential to maximize your productivity.

Don't be swayed by the tides of constant tasks and lose sight of your destination. This week's video will help you understand which approach suits your style and how to steer your first 90 minutes toward greater impact.

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The One Thing

“Inbox Zero” is a concept that effectively triages your inbox so you can achieve better productivity.

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What is Inbox Zero?

“Inbox Zero” is a term that was coined by productivity evangelist, Merlin Mann, who gave a popular Google Tech Talk on the subject in 2007. Since then, there have been several different methodologies proposed for achieving Inbox Zero, so you can choose the method you prefer.

What is Inbox Zero? It’s a system for organizing and filing email messages quickly. You label and triage emails so that you reach and maintain the coveted status of an empty inbox every day.

It’s important to note here that Mann’s premise isn’t to fanatically keep your inbox at zero, but the term refers to the amount of time an employee’s brain is in their inbox. 

From Mann’s original...