Hey there, friends (and procrastinators 🙃).

Are you sick of feeling stressed and overwhelmed by your long list of things to do?

Do you wish there was a way to start getting things done instead of always procrastinating?

The good news is that there's a simple solution to help you break out of that procrastination cycle. 

It’s called the “5-minute rule.”

Whether it's shooting a video, doing an assignment, or writing a proposal, this rule can help you overcome procrastination and start working.

This is how it works. 

1. Set a time limit of only five minutes to do a task you have been procrastinating. 

Why 5 minutes? Because everyone has five minutes.

2. Do that task for only five minutes. 

Yes, just five minutes. It doesn’t seem so hard, does it?

3. If, after 5 minutes of doing the task, you want to stop, you can. 

That’s it. You can stop!

But what usually happens is that most people find that after five minutes of doing something, it’s easy to continue until the entire task is done. 

See, the reason a lot of us procrastinate is because starting something is the hardest part.  

But the five-minute rule helps you get over procrastination because it gives you the momentum you need to finish the whole task.  

So, don't wait any longer. Take that first step today and watch your list of things to do shrink right before your eyes!

Happy productivity!

📖 Shortform Summary: Grit

I recently read the one-page summary of Grit by Angela Duckworth on Shortform. 

In it, she shows parents, teachers, students, and business people old and new that the key to success is not talent but grit, which is focused persistence.

Here’s part of the Shortform introduction, after which they give a chapter-by-chapter summary:

“Duckworth argues that talent and intelligence matter less to success than grit, which she defines as a combination of perseverance and passion that drives a person to consistently pursue goals over many years.

Duckworth is primarily interested in how to raise gritty kids, and her insights have inspired parents and educators around the globe since the book's publication in 2016. However, she believes that adults, too, can develop grit, and she lays out specific, measurable ways to do so.

Her work has sparked heated debates about which matters more to success, innate talent or deliberate effort, and whether or not grit is instinctive or can be developed and taught.

Throughout our guide, we'll address these controversies, and we'll refer to other psychologists who shed additional insight on Duckworth's ideas.”

Shortform is a great place to go if you want to quickly get the gist of a book or try out a book before you commit to reading it cover to cover.

Use my link for a 5-day free trial and 20% off the annual subscription. You won’t regret it. 

🎧 The podcast episode recommendation of the week.

Diary of a CEO:

E142: Matthew Hussey: The Secret To Building A Perfect Relationship

Matthew Hussey is one of the most well-known experts in the world on relationships and how people connect with each other. 

He has taught thousands of people not only how to be more ready to meet the love of their life, but also how to have a meaningful relationship with them when they do. 

As far as relationship interviews go, this is one of the most thoughtful and introspective I've ever heard. 

In it, you’ll learn: 

What makes people feel disconnected.

The positive impact of personal responsibility.

How to control emotions to bring yourself to a place of peace.

Why partners try to change us.

And more.

Listen now on Spotify!

✍️ Quote of the Week

"Quit everything until you find something you just cannot quit." - Bobcat Goldthwait.

🤔 Question of the Week

What are my priorities, and do my actions align with them?

🤩 Wouldn’t you want to overcome your self-doubt and feel more confident than you’ve felt before?

Do you frequently hold back because of self-doubt and insecurity? 

Do you avoid opportunities because you are afraid of failing or being rejected? 

If so, then you need my eBook, Ultimate Confidence.

This ebook is not just another self-help book with basic advice on how to be more confident. 

It's a complete guide that will help you build confidence that lasts and give you the tools to reach your full potential. 

The information in this book was what helped me go from being an insecure, shy kid without any direction in life to the confident person I am today. 

In Ultimate Confidence, I share the techniques and strategies I've learned and have found valuable over the years. 

If you follow the steps in this book, you'll be able to face life with a new sense of confidence and strength.

Over 100 incredible students have bought it... and here’s what people have said about it: 

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So, if you're ready to change your life and become the confident, resilient, and disciplined person you've always wanted to be, click the link below to get your copy of Ultimate Confidence today. 

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My guidance will consist of actionable steps on various topics, such as forming positive habits, boosting self-assurance, establishing better, healthier relationships, overcoming bad habits, leading a more purposeful life, and more.

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truly appreciate you,

Nurain.

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