This document discusses strategies for gaining control over email use and reducing the time spent on email. It notes that the average person spends over 63% of their work days and over 1200 hours per year on email. The document advocates developing a clear purpose and strategy for email use focused on principles rather than just practices. It provides examples of strategic approaches like turning off notifications, periodically checking email instead of having it on mobile devices, and responding within 24 hours. The overall message is that people should pursue reducing email's negative impacts and distractions in order to have more mental bandwidth and pursue a preferred future.