Comments on: Cutting the Email Leash Part 2: Tips for Overcoming Compulsive Email Distraction http://internetbusinessmastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction Make More Money. Escape the 9-to-5. Start an Internet Business, Today! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:22:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Malia Russell http://internetbusinessmastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction/comment-page-1#comment-11574 Malia Russell Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:25:26 +0000 http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction#comment-11574 Today I am going through my email lists and analyzing each one. I am also using google's features and applying categories and filters, so that my work will be "batched" as suggested in the Four Hour Work Week. I have a long way to go! I have so much I want to do, and yet, my time is limited. I really just need to carve out a lot /unsubscribe from many things and if something really beckons to me, I can add it back later. Thanks for the reminder! Malia M. Russell www.homemaking911.com Today I am going through my email lists and analyzing each one. I am also using google’s features and applying categories and filters, so that my work will be “batched” as suggested in the Four Hour Work Week. I have a long way to go! I have so much I want to do, and yet, my time is limited. I really just need to carve out a lot /unsubscribe from many things and if something really beckons to me, I can add it back later.
Thanks for the reminder!
Malia M. Russell
http://www.homemaking911.com

]]> By: Jay (Jason Van Orden) http://internetbusinessmastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction/comment-page-1#comment-3433 Jay (Jason Van Orden) Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:11:47 +0000 http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction#comment-3433 I've gotta give props to 1&1 for paying attention to what's being said and talking back. That's more than I can say for Third Sphere (we'll mention them again and give them one more chance to notice) who got an entire post from me—and it wasn't positive. Maybe I should have used the word "sucks" in my article. I’ve gotta give props to 1&1 for paying attention to what’s being said and talking back.

That’s more than I can say for Third Sphere (we’ll mention them again and give them one more chance to notice) who got an entire post from me—and it wasn’t positive. Maybe I should have used the word “sucks” in my article.

]]> By: Joshua http://internetbusinessmastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction/comment-page-1#comment-3430 Joshua Tue, 03 Jul 2007 12:15:05 +0000 http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction#comment-3430 Add the word 'sucks' to the name of any major hosting company in a Google query, and you will find detractors. This is not unusual. Be careful what you read on the web. Experiences will always vary. Yes, I work for 1&1. But I am a very pragmatic marketer. I know that no hosting company can be perfect for everyone (as much as we would like to be.) And yes, 1&1 has had some problems, as does every host/registrar. However the vast majority of customers find 1&1's services to be of good quality. Whether people choose 1&1, its presence in the market is forcing all hosters to offer more and charge less. You have to admit, this is a very good thing for all. I am happy that there a some "vocal" customers (like those who posted here) who are continuing to get good service, good prices, and good value from 1&1. Kind regards, Joshua Add the word ‘sucks’ to the name of any major hosting company in a Google query, and you will find detractors. This is not unusual. Be careful what you read on the web. Experiences will always vary.

Yes, I work for 1&1. But I am a very pragmatic marketer. I know that no hosting company can be perfect for everyone (as much as we would like to be.) And yes, 1&1 has had some problems, as does every host/registrar. However the vast majority of customers find 1&1′s services to be of good quality.

Whether people choose 1&1, its presence in the market is forcing all hosters to offer more and charge less. You have to admit, this is a very good thing for all.

I am happy that there a some “vocal” customers (like those who posted here) who are continuing to get good service, good prices, and good value from 1&1.

Kind regards,
Joshua

]]> By: Sterling and Jay http://internetbusinessmastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction/comment-page-1#comment-2613 Sterling and Jay Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:12:23 +0000 http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction#comment-2613 @Trevor I have over 100 domains with 1and1 and have been using them for nearly 3 years with no problems. Customer service has always been top quality. I give them my highest recommend. Like Jay said, there are always going to be complaints with tech companies, but I don't have any. @Trevor

I have over 100 domains with 1and1 and have been using them for nearly 3 years with no problems. Customer service has always been top quality. I give them my highest recommend. Like Jay said, there are always going to be complaints with tech companies, but I don’t have any.

]]> By: Jay (Jason Van Orden) http://internetbusinessmastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction/comment-page-1#comment-2477 Jay (Jason Van Orden) Wed, 30 May 2007 15:38:02 +0000 http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction#comment-2477 @Chris, Glad to hear that the Internet Business Mastery blog/podcast/newsletter made the cut. It definitely crossed my mind that by encouraging "info dieting" we could be losing reader/listeners! @Chris,

Glad to hear that the Internet Business Mastery blog/podcast/newsletter made the cut. It definitely crossed my mind that by encouraging “info dieting” we could be losing reader/listeners!

]]> By: Chris O'Byrne http://internetbusinessmastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction/comment-page-1#comment-2471 Chris O'Byrne Wed, 30 May 2007 12:48:02 +0000 http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction#comment-2471 I'm on a road trip right now from AZ to MN and I spent most of yesterday listening to my Audible.com download of "The 4 Hour Work Week". As I was driving, I was taking notes of what information to cut out of my life, when to check email, what mailing lists to unsubscribe from, which RSS feeds to delete, which podcasts to delete, etc. I've noticed that when I'm on the road and can only check my email at night... nothing bad happens! This was a well-timed post! In my cutting process, IBM and this blog has survived. Too much good information! I’m on a road trip right now from AZ to MN and I spent most of yesterday listening to my Audible.com download of “The 4 Hour Work Week”. As I was driving, I was taking notes of what information to cut out of my life, when to check email, what mailing lists to unsubscribe from, which RSS feeds to delete, which podcasts to delete, etc. I’ve noticed that when I’m on the road and can only check my email at night… nothing bad happens!

This was a well-timed post! In my cutting process, IBM and this blog has survived. Too much good information!

]]> By: Trevor http://internetbusinessmastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction/comment-page-1#comment-2462 Trevor Wed, 30 May 2007 04:45:43 +0000 http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction#comment-2462 Jay, It is true there will almost always be people who are not happy with a service, but to have an 'unsatisfactory record' with the better business bureau you have to have hundreds of complaints and many unresolved complaints. Something to keep in mind! Jay,
It is true there will almost always be people who are not happy with a service, but to have an ‘unsatisfactory record’ with the better business bureau you have to have hundreds of complaints and many unresolved complaints. Something to keep in mind!

]]> By: Jay (Jason Van Orden) http://internetbusinessmastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction/comment-page-1#comment-2451 Jay (Jason Van Orden) Tue, 29 May 2007 18:45:33 +0000 http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction#comment-2451 @Peter, Very good point. There can be a number of things that end up forming "leashes" around us just like email. Thanks for sharing that great example. I'm applying similar principles to my RSS reading. @Trevor, 1and1 has worked really well for me. It seems no matter what service you go with there will people who are not happy. The ease of use and customer service have worked well for me, hence it is what I recommend. @Peter,

Very good point. There can be a number of things that end up forming “leashes” around us just like email. Thanks for sharing that great example.

I’m applying similar principles to my RSS reading.

@Trevor,

1and1 has worked really well for me. It seems no matter what service you go with there will people who are not happy. The ease of use and customer service have worked well for me, hence it is what I recommend.

]]> By: Trevor http://internetbusinessmastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction/comment-page-1#comment-2436 Trevor Tue, 29 May 2007 07:16:10 +0000 http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction#comment-2436 I wanted to thank you guys for an interesting podcast, I have gone through all of your site and learned a tremendous amount. But one thing I wanted to point out was that in the services you recommend you put 1and1 as a domain name registrar. I have used them before and have had tremendous problems as well as have other many other people. If you do a google search for "1and1" the #5 and #6 search results are sites/blog posts about how much 1and1 "sucks". Also, 1and1 has an unsatisfactory record with the Better Business Bureau. If I were you guys I would look into getting an affiliate link for a more credible domain registrar because if people register with 1and1 and become as dissatisfied as I am with them they are going to go f*** those guys Jay and Sterling for recommending them to me. Aside from that I was wondering why neither of you have any information about yourselves on your IBM website? Trevor I wanted to thank you guys for an interesting podcast, I have gone through all of your site and learned a tremendous amount. But one thing I wanted to point out was that in the services you recommend you put 1and1 as a domain name registrar. I have used them before and have had tremendous problems as well as have other many other people. If you do a google search for “1and1″ the #5 and #6 search results are sites/blog posts about how much 1and1 “sucks”. Also, 1and1 has an unsatisfactory record with the Better Business Bureau. If I were you guys I would look into getting an affiliate link for a more credible domain registrar because if people register with 1and1 and become as dissatisfied as I am with them they are going to go f*** those guys Jay and Sterling for recommending them to me.

Aside from that I was wondering why neither of you have any information about yourselves on your IBM website?

Trevor

]]> By: Peter Beck, MD http://internetbusinessmastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction/comment-page-1#comment-2424 Peter Beck, MD Mon, 28 May 2007 22:37:50 +0000 http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction#comment-2424 Jay -- Thanks for the heads-up on The 4-hour Work Week, by T. Ferris; a super eye-opener. The email taming tips you and he mention actually transfer to other types of busy-ness. I'm currently working on applying the monster-taming principles to medical messaging, which is a huge proportion of a typical doctor's day (prescription refill requests, requests to get worked in for a symptom, requests for lab results, questions on lab results, questions about *other doctor's* lab results, etc.) ALL are important (tolerable margin for a dropped messg: zero), but so is being efficient and effective, for MD sanity no less than patient care. Transitioning in and out of "check messages" mode between each patient is as inefficient as interrupting your flow-to-mission-critical-target 5 or more times a day to check email. I'll be starting to apply a modified version of email leash cutting tomorrow, time will tell how it works. But I'm excited about the potential. Peter Beck http://www.PodcastingForMedicalProfessionals.com Jay –

Thanks for the heads-up on The 4-hour Work Week, by T. Ferris; a super eye-opener.

The email taming tips you and he mention actually transfer to other types of busy-ness. I’m currently working on applying the monster-taming principles to medical messaging, which is a huge proportion of a typical doctor’s day (prescription refill requests, requests to get worked in for a symptom, requests for lab results, questions on lab results, questions about *other doctor’s* lab results, etc.)

ALL are important (tolerable margin for a dropped messg: zero), but so is being efficient and effective, for MD sanity no less than patient care. Transitioning in and out of “check messages” mode between each patient is as inefficient as interrupting your flow-to-mission-critical-target 5 or more times a day to check email. I’ll be starting to apply a modified version of email leash cutting tomorrow, time will tell how it works.

But I’m excited about the potential.

Peter Beck
http://www.PodcastingForMedicalProfessionals.com

]]> By: Alex - Podcast Junky http://internetbusinessmastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction/comment-page-1#comment-2407 Alex - Podcast Junky Mon, 28 May 2007 12:44:04 +0000 http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/cutting-the-email-leash-part-2-tips-for-overcoming-compulsive-email-distraction#comment-2407 Hi Sterling And Jay. First of all... great podcasts. I've been listening to your podcasts ever since I started listening to podcasts generally, about 8 months ago. I've just posted a posting about your podcast at my blog at http://www.podcastjunky.co.uk Hope you like it. Kind regards Alex http://www.podcastjunky.co.uk Hi Sterling And Jay.

First of all… great podcasts. I’ve been listening
to your podcasts ever since I started listening to
podcasts generally, about 8 months ago.

I’ve just posted a posting about your podcast at my
blog at http://www.podcastjunky.co.uk

Hope you like it.

Kind regards

Alex
http://www.podcastjunky.co.uk

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