The two-minute rule, and when it quietly backfires
The two-minute rule clears small tasks fast — but used wrong it fragments your attention. Here's when to use it and when to ignore it.
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The two-minute rule clears small tasks fast — but used wrong it fragments your attention. Here's when to use it and when to ignore it.
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