Death to Inboxes

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Unshackle yourself from the tyranny of the inbox.

You will never be able to keep up with all the messages demanding your attention, and that is okay.

Inbox zero is a scam and a plague. It teaches us that we can somehow achieve a state of perfect organization and control over our digital lives, if only we would follow its rules. It promises zen and peace, only to be immediately flooded by the deluge of more meaningless messages to fight for your attention. What do you honestly gain from inbox zero? A warm fuzzy feeling? Bragging rights? No. What you really gain is the satisfaction of knowing that you achieved a metric that provides no actual value to your life.

Listen Up: Your Guide to Turning Any Text Into Audio

Mon, 12 May 2025 12:18:34 -0600

Have you ever felt like there’s simply too much to read and not enough time? Between articles, emails, reports, and even books, our eyes and brains are constantly bombarded with text. For years, I consumed content the traditional way – with my eyes fixed on a screen or page. But recently, something shifted dramatically. I discovered the power of listening to text, and honestly, it’s rapidly become my preferred method of “reading.” This isn’t about ditching traditional reading entirely, but about opening up a whole new, incredibly flexible way to consume information and entertainment.

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Death to Inboxes

Listen Up: Your Guide to Turning Any Text Into Audio