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Rule #1 by Getting Things Done.

Rule #1 by Getting Things Done.

If it takes two minutes to do, get it done right now

Instead of writing a to-do list, or probably forgetting about it or having it come back later which takes more than 2 minutes, do it when you notice it.

These little things start to add up so this rule biases the brain towards taking action and away from procrastination.

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2-minutes?

2-minutes?

In our daily life, we see we can't do those little things which don't even take a major part of our day, don't ask for effort or any kind of mental preparation.

But we are unable to do them. The reason is Procrastination. 

This 2-minute rule drastically cut down procr...

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Rule #2 by Atomic Habits.

Rule #2 by Atomic Habits.

When you tryna do something you really don’t want to do - simplify the task down to 2 minutes or less. 

If you’re skeptical, then limit yourself to ONLY 2 minutes.

This method seems unproductive at first, it seems stupid but staying consistent with this 2-minute routine da...

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2-minute is all you need to build up your minset to create a positive attitude towards the situations and we all know how worst the situations could get. Imagine you are late for work and you want to hurry but all you see is a total mess. To avoid those situtions, " 2 minute " is must tho we have technology for everything.

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Follow the "two-minute rule"

If you see a task or action that you know can be done in two minutes or less, do it immediately. 

Completing the task right away actually takes less time than having to get back to it later.

The 2-Minute Rule

  1. If it can be done in two minutes, just do it. Don’t add it to your to-do list, put it aside for later, or delegate to someone else. Just do it.
  2. If it takes more than two minutes, start it. Once you start acting on small tasks, you can keep the ball rolling. Simply worki...

Advantages of the two-minute rule

  • The two-minute rule is simple and straightforward to implement.
  • It prevents procrastination before it starts. Instead of adding a task to a list to do in the future, it can be done now.
  • It creates momentum. Doing a small t...

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