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Ask for a list, not a summary
"Help me with my emails" gets an essay. Ask for one line per email that needs you, deadline first.
The inbox list
List the emails I must answer today. One line each, deadline first.
Why it works
A summary describes your inbox. A list tells you what to do next. Naming the shape of the answer (one line each, sorted by deadline) is what turns one into the other.
- Last checked
- October 16, 2026