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maigret

A couple points...

- An inbox zero usually loads faster

- An empty inbox allows to concentrate on real work items rather than searching reading material in the inbox

- It's the electronic equivalent of a clean desk. It makes a clean impression when other people look on it.

- It's needed when you use your inbox as a todo list.

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> - It's the electronic equivalent of a clean desk. It makes a clean impression when other people look on it.

I don't think they are equivalent. Your desk is just there for people to see it, but email is much more personal. I wouldn't want people messing on my e-mail, as I don't want them messing in my drawers . There is nothing to hide, but they are not an open book.

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