The Thirty Minute Rule is the rule that if anyone gets stuck on something for more than 30 minutes, they should ask for help. By asking for help after 30 minutes it addresses the following things:Often we are stuck because of something we don’t know, making it impossible to proceed. Sometimes simply formulating the question to ask allows us to answer the problem ourselves.
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Who do I ask for help?What if no one can give me an answer?Shouldn't people figure stuff out on their own?I had to figure stuff out on my own, shouldn't other people?What if someone asks me a question and I don't know the answerWhat if someone asks me questions and I'm too busy to answer them?31 Comments
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