Productivity,
isn't about doing more.

It's doing what matters. Every day

Productivity newsletter: One email a day to focus and act

One Email a Day is afree productivity newsletter. Every day, you get a short email with one simple, actionable idea to help you organize and stay focused on what matters, and take action. It is for people who build projects or businesses, feel short on time, and want todo less, but better.

1 email a day. 1 immediate action.

  • Take back control of your time
  • Move forward on real priorities
  • Stop procrastinating on what matters
  • Regain mental clarity

Inspired by the book and our talks

100,000 readers

example email you'll get

read time: 1 minute · action: immediate

day 2

Your calendar doesn't lie

If it's not on your calendar, it doesn't really exist. It's just an intention. Important tasks need a specific slot in your day.

Why it matters

Blocking a slot is a decision already made. You no longer have to wonder when you'll do it.

Immediate action

Open your calendar. Block a slot for one important task today. Even a short one.

They use it every day

In three weeks, I got back about 4 hours per week by cutting pointless meetings and stopping reactive email checking.
CamilleHead of Operations, Velora
I thought I was already organized. Turns out I was mostly doing a lot of useless things. These emails help me get back to the essentials every day.
JulienCEO, Fluxora
It's not more content to consume. It's a reminder. I read the email, do the action, and move on.
SarahHead of Product, Noxline
When you're building a company, you're constantly pulled in every direction. One email a day to recenter yourself changes how you start your day.
MehdiCo-Founder, Orbyn
What I love is the simplicity. No complicated method, no tools. Just one good decision to make today.
ClaireCTO, Kivio
I read them in the morning. Sometimes in 30 seconds. And yet they have more impact than many long trainings I've taken.
ThomasCEO, Altrove

FAQ

What you might be wondering.

What exactly is One Email a Day?

One Email a Day is one email per day. Just one. A simple, actionable idea to help you focus on what matters and actually do it. No complicated method. No system to set up. Just a daily reminder.

What's the connection between One Email a Day and The Extra Hour?

One Email a Day is an independent project I created as one of the three authors of The Extra Hour. The book, talks, and workshops explore productivity in a structured way, with long-form thinking, frameworks, and examples. One Email a Day takes a different approach. The idea here is simple: one email a day, one clear idea, one immediate action. It's complementary, not an official continuation. The principles are similar, but the format, pace, and tone are intentionally different.

Who is this newsletter for?

For people who: • build things • start projects • juggle too many priorities • have little time but want to use it better If you want to do less, but better, you're in the right place.

How long does it take to read?

About 1 minute. The point isn't to read long, it's to do something right after.

Will I get promotional emails?

No. These emails are here to help you act. Not to sell you anything else.

Is it still useful if I'm already organized?

Exactly. A lot of organized people do too much. One Email a Day helps you get back to the essentials, not add another layer.

Is it in French or English?

Both. You get the emails in the language you choose.

Why one email per day?

Because consistency beats intensity. A small daily reminder is better than a big resolution you forget.

Is it free?

Yes, completely free. No hidden costs, no upsells, no affiliate links.
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