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This 2-minute rule will 10x your productivity…But here’s what everyone gets wrong about it.

Most people think it’s just about doing small tasks immediately. That’s only half the story.

The real game-changer? It’s about decision-making, not just task completion.
Here’s how it actually works:
When something crosses your desk, you have 2 minutes to decide its fate:
→ Do it now (if it takes under 2 minutes)
→ Schedule it (if it’s important but longer)
→ Delegate it (if someone else should handle it)
→ Delete it (if it’s not actually necessary)

The magic isn’t in the doing—it’s in the deciding.

I used to have a cluttered inbox with 847 unread emails. Tasks would pile up like laundry. My brain felt like a browser with 47 tabs open.

Now? I process everything within those crucial 2 minutes of decision time.
My inbox sits at zero. My task list is intentional, not overwhelming. And my mental space? Crystal clear.

The 2-minute rule isn’t about speed—it’s about clarity.

Stop letting small decisions drain your mental battery. Give everything 2 minutes of focused attention, make the call, and move on.

Your future self will thank you.

What task have you been procrastinating on for weeks? Drop it below—sometimes just naming it is the first step to tackling it! 👇

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