The power of the 2-minute rule is evident, because it really drives you to get things done. The rule also appears simple and straightforward, but turns out to be surprisingly hard to follow rigorously.
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Based on Allen’s GTD methodology, I’ve developed my own productivity system, which has served me well for the past 5 years. It contains elements from all five steps mentioned above, but I’ve found that getting the first step right, i.e. capturing everything that pops up in your mind systematically and placing them into a centralized “inbox”, is key to everything.
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