Let’s say ten people tried to reach you today. Some pinged you on five different apps. One texted you seven times in a row. One called, hung up, and called again. A few dumped three-second voice notes like it was a scavenger hunt for attention. But three of them sent an email—concise, thoughtful, and respectful of your time.
You only have time to reply to three.
Reply to the ones who emailed.
🧠 Email is a Sign of Respect
Anyone who chooses email is telling you, “I respect your time. I understand structure. I don’t need instant gratification.”
It’s a filtering mechanism. If someone can’t take the time to form a complete thought and send it in an email, they don’t deserve to be on your radar.
And no, it’s not “cold” or “distant.” That’s just something chronically online people say when their dopamine faucet is cut off. Adults understand that structure creates freedom, not chaos. Email allows you to triage your day and act with intention—not live like a pinball machine getting hit from every angle.
🐥 Urgency Is for the Weak
“Urgent” is the mating call of the disorganized.
Don’t be fooled.
People who are constantly “in a rush” aren’t more important than you—they’re just worse at planning. They live in panic mode, because that’s the only way they feel alive. Their problem isn’t your emergency.
Strong people plan their days.
Strong people execute, not scramble.
🔌 Unplug the Distractions
I turn off my notifications. My phone goes face-down when I work. If someone truly has something to say, they’ll say it by email—or book a time like a professional. If they don’t, it wasn’t that important to begin with.
Every second you spend replying to ping after ping after ping is a second you gave away to someone who hasn’t earned it.
It’s not harsh. It’s called respecting your mission.
💡 Train People How to Reach You
By replying instantly to texts, you’re teaching people that you’re always available. And guess what? They’ll treat you like a vending machine.
But when you make it clear that email is your preferred channel, people either rise to that standard—or they fall off. And if they fall off? Good. One less distraction.
🦁 Be a Lion, Not a Golden Retriever
Golden retrievers chase every sound. Lions move with purpose.
You don’t owe anyone constant availability. You owe it to yourself to focus. If ten people are trying to reach you and only three get a reply, make damn sure it’s the ones who respect the craft of clear, structured, adult communication.
Choose email.
Choose clarity.
Choose strength.
