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HOW TO BECOME THE MOST
PRODUCTIVE PERSON YOU KNOW

I like to say that the #5SecondRule is “change agnostic.” It will work with any
kind of behavior change that you are trying to make happen. The applications
of the #5SecondRule are only limited by your imagination. If you want to adopt a
positive new habit, just use the Rule to 5- 4- 3- 2- 1 and push yourself to do it.

You can also use the Rule to pull yourself away from destructive behavior like
gambling, drinking, drugs, and impulsive behavior like micromanaging your team,
snapping in frustration, and binge watching too many TV shows. Just 5- 4- 3- 2- 1
to assert control and shift your focus away from the destructive or impulsive
behavior. Then turn and walk away from it. Like all change, it’s simple—not easy,
and the Rule will help you get it done.

There are three behavior changes that we receive emails about constantly:
health, productivity, and procrastination. I address them in this section of the book.
You’ll learn the step-by-step approach to how you can use the #5SecondRule in
combination with some recent research-based strategies to improve these three
major areas of your life.

First, you’ll learn the secret to improving your health. You’re not going to like
it, but it works—and you’ll see posts of people all around the globe who are using
the #5SecondRule to do some pretty remarkable things for themselves.

Second, you’ll learn how to increase your productivity using the #5SecondRule,
and the latest research on focus, productivity, and your brain. There’s a particular