Organizing

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Are you in a period of life where it just feels like everything is overwhelming and out of control? Like you just have too much to do and too little time? But you try as hard as you can to cut some things from your life and schedule and you just can't come up with anything to cut?

Odds are high that you're probably not as obsessed with your task list as I am. No, really: I've been known to spend more time organizing my to-dos than actually doing them. Why am I telling you this? Because I've pretty much tried every task like app out there-and I'm like a kid at Christmas whenever I discover one that I love.

Think about your morning routine when you first sit down at your desk. And, no, we're not talking about downing your morning joe. What is the first task you complete? For many, it's checking and sending emails. And although that may sound (er, feel) productive, it may not be the best way to start your day.

This story first appeared in the July 2013 issue of Entrepreneur . To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe. We live in an age when we work more hours and feel more stress trying to get more done. Technology, meant to simplify our lives, saps our attention and steals our time.

Tony Hsieh has a weird last name. (It's pronounced "shay") But he has an even weirder method for organizing his inbox. As the CEO of Zappos, and arguably the most successful Las Vegas entrepreneur in recent history, I was surprised when I heard how he handles his email inbox.