Key points
- Folders move mail; labels tag it (can overlap)
- Filters automate organization
- Search operators find anything
- A tidy inbox is a productive one
How to do it
- Create folders/labels for projects & clients
- Set up filters for recurring senders
- Use search operators (from:, has:attachment)
- Archive instead of delete
Common mistakes
- Over-nesting folders
- No filters for high-volume senders
- Relying on manual filing
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