“Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions.” — Barbara Hemphill
Most wasted time doesn’t come from big projects — it comes from revisiting the same tasks, emails, or messages 5 times before acting. Every re-read is a leak of attention. The One-Swipe Rule fixes that: when you touch a task, email, or message once, you must decide — do it, delegate it, or delete it. No circling back.
Business Tip:
High-performing executives apply this in communication. They don’t leave messages “hanging.” Every swipe moves the ball forward, keeping decision velocity high across the organization.
Why it works:
✅ Eliminates rework and mental clutter
✅ Builds decisiveness as a muscle
✅ Creates momentum by reducing backlogs
Today’s Challenge:
For the next 24 hours, apply the One-Swipe Rule to every email or message: do, delegate, or delete. No second looks.
Final Thought:
Indecision is the most expensive decision. -1% CheatCode
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