Prologue Using Gmail as Your Digital Filing Cabinet

I’ve always been a neat, organized person and naturally, this extends to my digital spaces as well. As a professional photographer and cinematographer, it all comes down to file management and workflows to get the appropriate finished file to the client. Being organized is naturally part of the job.

As far as communication, nothing still beats email as the most reliable daily archive of our personal and professional life. Yet, I’d argue that for many their inbox is simply a chronological pile of emails as opposed to a beautiful filing cabinet with colorful labels that allow you to find anything you want effortlessly.

You see, I’m that guy who labels the power cords so at a glance I know what I’m unplugging from the surge protector that all have the same black plug. I’m also that guy who says “Alexa, get ready for bed” and all the lights in the living room and kitchen turn off in addition to the TV or projector which will then trigger the bedroom lights to dimly glow.

My point is: I love being organized and when I can automate something, you bet I will.

So hell yes I’m excited to teach you how to turn your inbox into a beautiful digital filing cabinet.

Let’s go.

And oh, this is obviously for Gmail users. If you don’t have one, now's the best time to get one and organize your inbox from the start.


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