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The Two-Minute Rule

2 books in the library reach for this idea - each in its own way. When independent authors converge on one concept, it usually deserves attention.

  • Getting Things Done

    David Allen · Rated 9 · Essential

    How this book uses it: If the next action takes less than two minutes, do it immediately, regardless of its importance. This saves more time than it costs in organizing it later.

  • The New Emotional Intelligence

    Travis Bradberry · Rated 6.6 · Worth skimming

    How this book uses it: Wait two minutes before responding to any emotionally triggering message. Use email drafts or Slack's schedule-send feature.