[sdwedq]

Between my work and gmail email accounts, I don't get much spam in my inbox. I also use filters, so newsletters, emails from various systems such as build tools, github, social media, etc, go to appropriate folders.

My inbox is my to-do list. I email myself things that I need to do too.

Unlike Slack, no one on email minds if you reply back a few days later. I like that it is async medium for communication.

Honestly, I think email is great and it would take a lot for me to give it up.

[codemusings]

> My inbox is my to-do list. I email myself things that I need to do too.

I was vaguely aware that people do that. Why does that work for you, though? Surely one could take up the habit of maintaining a todo list with one of the million apps out there? Is it the "I have to do email anyways" or that it's all in one place?

> Unlike Slack, no one on email minds if you reply back a few days later.

I think that's a very underrated feature of email communication.

[sdwedq]

>> My inbox is my to-do list. I email myself things that I need to do too.

> I was vaguely aware that people do that. Why does that work for you, though? Surely one could take up the habit of maintaining a todo list with one of the million apps out there? Is it the "I have to do email anyways" or that it's all in one place?

Yes I think main reason is that it is all in one place. Every time I check my email I get to review my tasks. Also it is easier with some tasks like if my boss asks for something in email or I get a bill. I don't have to go open another app and copy email in there.