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2-Minute Rule
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Last discussed Oct 16, 2026
Productivity technique: commit to starting a task for just two minutes to overcome inertia.
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Ali Abdaal · Oct 16, 2026
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Used for: Overcoming inertia on boring tasks
Praised: Makes it easier to keep going once started
"This is where I find the 2-minute rule to be insanely helpful, which is where you set the timer for 2 minutes and you just make a start on the thing for just 2 minutes. And then, usually, once you've gotten started, it's a lot easier to keep going."
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