diff --git a/daily-briefing/SKILL.md b/daily-briefing/SKILL.md
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--- a/daily-briefing/SKILL.md
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@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Run this at the start of your day.
 ## Instructions
 
 1. Run `vik task today` to get tasks due or starting today.
-2. Run `vik task upcoming` to get tasks coming up later this week.
+2. Run `vik task upcoming --due-only --days 2` to check for tasks with a due date in the next 2 days.
 3. Produce the briefing below.
 
 ### Output Format
@@ -32,14 +32,15 @@ Run this at the start of your day.
 **Overdue**
 [Any tasks past their due date. Flag these clearly.]
 
-**Later This Week**
-[Tasks from `vik task upcoming` with future dates this week.]
+**Due Soon**
+[Tasks from `vik task upcoming --due-only --days 2` that are not already in Today's Tasks. Only show this section if results exist.]
 
 ## Rules
 
 - Keep it scannable. Short lines, clear sections.
 - Don't editorialize. Present the tasks as written. Let Connor decide priorities.
 - Overdue items always appear, even if the list is long.
+- Only show upcoming tasks if they have a due date within 2 days — don't surface tasks based on start date alone.
 - If there are no tasks in a section, omit that section header.
 
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