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Issue #110  (Should I Quit Video Games?) 03/22/21

Definitely a question asked out of desperation is this one posed on Super User: How can I pull back an email that has already been sent?

Although the basic answer is "no", there are some good tips in the discussion about apps that do allow a small window where you can cancel an email send. There's also some technical discussion about why this isn't really possible outside of the small no-send window, if you find that sort of thing interesting.

Interestingly, there is one possible solution even if you've passed that window, as suggested by another user:

After it was sent, probably in no way, but the administrator of the receiving server (who manages the mailbox of the e-mail address of the wrong recipient), could still physically delete the mail from the server before it is accessed. It is a question of time and opportunity.

Pretty crazy but that might be your only option if you're really desperate.
 

Tools & Apps

OneHash - Supercharge your sales with the best CRM for startups. Get pipeline view, calling, lead management, email automation, and more.

Hugo - A tool for better meetings through centralized, actionable notes – connected to your work apps. Free for up to 10 users.

3outcomes - A task manager to focus on what matters most. It filters what shouldn't be done at all so you can achieve goals faster.

VoiceText - A Slack plugin to send voice messages with text transcribed directly in Slack.

Omni Calculator - 1,684 free online calculators. Seems ridiculous but many of these are actually quite useful and not just a bunch of scientific calculators.

Jamf Now - A device management solution for your team's Apple devices at work. We make management tasks simple and affordable, so you can support your users; no IT required. Manage 3 devices free now!     sponsored  

Articles & Resources

Email is Good - This is a little-known side project by Chris Coyier of CSS-Tricks fame, it's a blog that's purely about email productivity.

WFH is Corroding Our Trust in Each Other - No surprise that this is becoming a problem. Some of the reasons are discussed here along with some rational solutions.

How To Read More Books - Modern life can feel too frantic for books. Use these habit-building strategies to carve out time for the joy of reading.

Team Improvement Techniques - David Caulfield, as a team lead, has identified some methods to gather improvement ideas that can be applied to any team.

Should I Quit Video Games? - Might be a controversial post to some, but I'm all for this if it's going to help your productivity and overall happiness.

Suggestions?

Have a suggestion for a productivity-related tool, article, or other resource? Send me a direct message via X (@LouisLazaris) and I’ll consider including it in a future issue.

Stay productive!

Louis
techproductivity.co
@LouisLazaris

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