You actually have a lot of choice over the email you receive. Exercising that choice wisely can reduce and focus the amount of email you deal with every day.
Taming Email
Email: Save Everything So You Can Delete More
I have one simple trick to keep my inbox empty.
My Inbox is Empty. Yours?
Email isn’t something you “do”. It’s a tool you use. Understanding the difference is critical to taming the beast it can otherwise become.