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Episode 128 - Living the Zero Inbox Lifestyle - The Woodard Report Podcast
June 25, 2025 · 46 min

On this episode Joe and Heather speak about conquering the email inbox using the “Zero Inbox” lifestyle and how it transforms both productivity and peace of mind. Joe walks listeners through a practical, judgment-free system based on David Allen’s productivity method using the four D's—Delete, Delegate, Do, and Defer—while Heather shares real-world encouragement for anyone overwhelmed by digital clutter.

Referenced during the show:

David Allen says, "You can have a mind like water if you will place everything into a system that you trust and you check regularly that is prioritized and is on time horizons." Getting Things Done by David Allen (catch him at Scaling New Heights)

TV and Movie Quote:

Heather quoted Batman Begins Joe quoted The Matrix: Reloaded

Book of the Week:

Good to Great by Jim Collins

Favorite Social Posts:

Heather mentioned Erin Reese on LinkedIn Joe mentioned Brenda C. CPA on X/Twitter

The Woodard Report Article of the Week:

Transforming SOPs from a Burden to a Competitive Advantage by Brandy Jordan

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