The Logic Behind The Two-Minute Rule
- Incorporating the two-minute rule as a habit should make it easier to follow, in time.
- Once you start working on something, the chances of your giving up on it are negligible.
- It provides a solution to all those small tasks that tend to get overshadowed and forgotten in the wake of big and critical projects.
- It helps you create a mindset that avoids procrastination. Once you get used to implementing the rule, you can extend it to lengthier tasks.
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