Use the tenminute rule to start daunting tasks from "summary" of Indistractable by Nir Eyal,Julie Li-Eyal
One effective strategy for overcoming the inertia of daunting tasks is to simply get started. The ten-minute rule involves committing to working on a task for just ten minutes. This short timeframe helps to lower the barrier to entry and can make a daunting task feel more manageable. Once you get started, you may find that you are able to continue working on the task beyond the initial ten minutes. The key is to focus on starting, rather than worrying about how much you need to accomplish. By taking small steps towards your goal, you can build momentum and make progress over time. This approach can be especially helpful for tasks that you have been procrastinating on or avoiding due to their perceived difficulty. Anoth...
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