Apply the 2-minute rule

2-minute is from GTD. Here’s:

  • why it’s important
  • how to apply it
  • and bend it a bit.

Important: things always take longer than you think.

Apply it – this is less than 2 minutes:

  • delete
  • quick forward
  • archive
  • quick response

Bend it:

It depends on how busy you are. If my schedule is tight, I will keep it to strictly 2 minutes. If I have more room, I will take longer.

Remember: it’s about what will take less time: doing it now or scheduling it.

Also OHIO only handle it once.