Email sucks. This is how you fix it. - joncalhoun's Space
If your email consists mostly of cat pictures and offers to collect your inheritance from a Nigerian prince, stop reading this now. This isn't for you. Email works fine for you, just keep collecting your inheritance. I am talking about email used to manage projects, pay bills, or for any other facet
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