Touch Each Task Once — Decide Immediately

The Problem

You pick up mail, look at it, put it back. Touch each item 5 times before acting.

The Hack

When you encounter any task: reply, file, delegate, or delete immediately.

Why It Works

Touching items multiple times wastes cumulative time. Single decisive interaction is 3-5x faster.

Pro Tips

• Email: reply, file, delegate, or delete first time
• Mail: trash, shred, act, or file when picked up
• Items: put away immediately, not 'for now' on the counter
• Each deferral costs 2-3 min of re-processing