Combine Both Rules

The ultimate workflow merges both versions. First, scan your list and do every sub-2-minute task immediately. This clears small obligations and builds momentum.

Once you start, your brain's resistance drops fast. Set a timer for 25 minutes and keep going. Repeat daily and your brain learns that starting is painless. The trick works even when you know it is a trick, because the action, not the belief, is what lowers resistance — the low entry cost works regardless of awareness.