Understanding information overload requires recognizing its core purpose: to influence ourselves and others. Central to this is the concept that influence is a key component of happiness. This drive for influence underpins technology too. Take Edison’s light bulb; its aim wasn’t just to light up a room, but to change human behavior by extending productive hours into the night.

The volume of information is irrelevant. Feeling overwhelmed by information isn’t about its abundance, but rather our approach to attracting, managing, and utilizing it to influence others. Whether we have access to vast amounts of data or a limited amount, it’s the way we engage with this information that dictates our sense of overload.

Consider profiling and categorization attempts, like Amazon’s recommendation algorithm. It can seem one-dimensional, often missing the nuances of our interests. For instance, my purchase history of business books and kitchen utensils leads to a...

Why LeanMail is the Game-Changer in Email Management

You’ve likely stumbled upon countless articles like this one, offering “proven” tips to manage your overflowing email inbox. While these strategies might seem helpful at first glance, they often only offer superficial solutions to a deeply ingrained problem.

Unlike these surface-level approaches, LeanMail gets to the root of the issue by employing a Lean-based methodology designed to maximize value and minimize waste in your email management process.

Here’s how LeanMail stands head and shoulders above the conventional wisdom regarding email overload:

1. Recognize the Signs: LeanMail aims to prevent overload from occurring rather than just identifying when it has already happened.
2. Identify the Causes: LeanMail offers a structured methodology, moving beyond the simple identification of email overload triggers.
3. Prioritize Emails: LeanMail provides a systematic way to prioritize, far more advanced than basic...