5-Minute Time Blocking
Break your entire day into 5-minute increments on a paper schedule. Elon Musk's extreme time management approach that squeezes maximum productivity from every hour.
Steps
Print or draw a schedule divided into 5-minute blocks
Assign every block a specific task or activity — no gaps
Color-code blocks by project or life area
Follow the schedule strictly, adjusting only when truly necessary
Review at end of day — note where you deviated and why
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