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Productivity tip that works

November 24, 2014

2 minutesDavid Allen, author of Getting Things Done has a simple tip for avoiding procrastination and improving your personal efficiency.

It’s called the Two Minute Rule: if you have a task that can be done in under two minutes – say answering an email or making a phone call – then do it straight away. Use those little windows of time that crop up to get things done.

All you have to ask is: Can I do this in the next two minutes?