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Avoid context-switching

The two-minute rule has one risk: context switching. We can fall into the trap of completing two-minute tasks when we should be prioritising deep focus.

  • Block off time for focused work. Demanding and complex work often needs a long period of intense focus without distractions. During this time, put the two-minute rule on pause.
  • Carve out time for two-minute tasks. The best time to use the two-minute rule is during periods of procrastinating on a bigger task.

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