One of my favorite 43 Folders posts gives advice on email productivity, It could be talking specifically about me.
"Stop imagining that all your emails need to be epic literature; get better at just keeping the conversation moving by responding quickly and with short actions in the reply. Ask for more information, pose a question, or just say “I don’t know.” Stop trying to be Victor Hugo."
In my case I obsess about email because I want to make sure I use the right words and convey the message accurately.
While I'm thinking about that, other things occur to me.
Then I put off answering while I think about what to say, how to say it and - you know - all that other random stuff that maybe should be mentioned.
The result? The email gets delayed while I'm just too busy being a perfectionist.
It's a continuing challenge - and no matter how many email rewrites I do I don't think I'll ever sound much like Victor Hugo.
Link:Five fast email productivity tips
