Title – From Inbox to ‘Life’ box
Sub Title- Emails, Emotions & Life’s Lighthearted Lessons
Author – Sanjeet Sen
ISBN – 9789363556119
Publisher – Evincepub Publishing
At first glance, From Inbox to Life Box might sound like another productivity guide—something to help you reach “Inbox Zero” or master your calendar. But Sanjeet Sen’s latest work is anything but that. It is a powerful call to professionals, especially those caught in the relentless grind of corporate life, to remember their humanity in the metrics-driven madness.
The book walks a delicate tightrope between the hard skills required in today’s workplace—strategy, cybersecurity awareness, performance management—and the soft skills that often go unspoken: emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and work-life alignment. Sen’s strength lies in his ability to humanize concepts that are often viewed in isolation. He doesn’t just define burnout; he lets you feel it through anecdotes and metaphors. He doesn’t just explain teamwork; he shows how it’s lived out through a story about a group project gone awry and later redeemed.
Particularly compelling are the chapters on the PIE Principle and “Inbox Overload.” These sections don’t just offer corporate advice—they reflect the tension professionals face every day between being seen, being heard, and being burned out. Sen goes beyond bullet points and frameworks; he infuses these topics with empathy, making them resonate at a deeper level.
Another strong feature of the book is its dual utility. It’s equally effective as a corporate training companion as it is a personal bedside read. You’ll walk away with ideas to implement in Monday’s team meeting, and questions to ask yourself during Sunday evening reflections.
The writing is clean, organized, and engaging. Sen’s background in the corporate world is evident, but so is his understanding of human emotion. He’s not just speaking from a conference stage—he’s writing from lived experience. His advice isn’t abstract; it’s actionable. His stories aren’t hypothetical; they’re heartfully real.
Verdict: 4.5/5
For professionals, managers, and team leaders craving more than KPIs and PowerPoints, From Inbox to Life Box is a much-needed pause and a potent reset. Read it to reframe your leadership, refresh your perspective, and remember that success isn’t just about what’s in your inbox—it’s about what’s in your life box.
Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/dp/9363556115
