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If It Takes Less Than 2 Minutes, Do It Now

Small tasks like replying to an email, tidying your desk, or jotting down an idea take little time. Instead of postponing, tackle them immediately.

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Procrastination often happens because tasks seem overwhelming. The 2-Minute Rule, introduced by David Allen in Getting Things Done, is a simple technique to overcome this by making tasks feel effortless.

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