The rule
If a task takes less than two minutes, do it now. Don't defer, don't schedule — just act.
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The 2-Minute Rule
Drawn from Atomic Habits, distilled in 15 minutes
Why it works
Small actions remove friction. Once started, tasks often take less time than expected.
The trap
The rule is not about efficiency — it's about clearing mental load. A tidy queue is a calmer mind.
Today's practice
Pick three things on your list under two minutes. Do them before noon.