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Why Does Noah Kagan Want You to Learn Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts?

On Noah Kagan Presents, small daily savings are the point. If you are not typing at 80 words per minute, Kagan says you are wasting a lot of the day, and he sends people to TypeRacer. He says he sees a high correlation between typing fast and performing well. Next is Gmail. Turn keyboard shortcuts on. Shift plus the question mark shows the list. If you are not using J and K, the exclamation point, and the hashtag, he says you are going too slow, and that the difference is obvious once you start. Learn them, he says, and they will speed up how you get through email.

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My Favorite Productivity Hacks Ever ·

Noah Kagan Presents

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  2. How Can Phones and Computers Potentially Impede ProductivityIf you can afford it, buy the fastest devices available. Time spent waiting for booting up, loading, etc. is time wasted.
  3. What Role Does Typing Speed Play in ProductivityIf you are not typing at least 80 words per minute (WPM), there is room for improvement.
  4. How Can Noah Kagan Optimize Your BedtimeSleep should be 8 hours a day and is the foundation of life. If one's bed and sleep habits are not optimized, it can impact a whole day.
  5. What Is the Value of an "accountability Check-in" Scheduled WeeklyA weekly review of the previous week and survey of the upcoming week helps to analyze what worked, what didn't work, and what can be scheduled to improve…
  6. How Can a Simple Index Card Help With Daily ProductivityA 3x5 card can be used to simply place a daily to-do list on based on the weekly accountability check-in.
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