The not-to-do list is powerful
To-do lists help us to keep track and manage our focus. But equally important is a no-to-do list. It is a way to identify useless tasks, inefficient processes, bad habits, and time-consuming products, then making a point to avoid them.
Generally, your not-to-do list contains anything emotionally draining, out of your control, bad for your health or relationships, or has little value.
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