2. 2 Minute Rule On the second spot we have the 2 Minute Rule. It was introduced by David Allen in his famous book Getting Thing
On the second spot, we have the 2 Minute Rule. It was introduced by David Allen in his famous book Getting Things Done.
It states that:
If an action will take less than two minutes, it should be done at the moment it’s defined.
In simple words, if a pending task takes less than two minutes to complete, you should start it now. It may appear that this rule only works with smaller tasks.
Some examples of the 2 Minute Rule in action:
i- Text a loved one
ii- Reply to an email
iii- Clean your desk
iv- Book an appointment
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