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The Not-to-do List

A list of tasks you simply don't do: You delete them, delegate them, outsource them or simply say no when they try to find their way on your to-do list:

Things you want to say no
Distractions from being productive
Regular tasks you can delete, delegate, or outsource
Other people's responsibility
Small projects that get way on bigger projects
Emotionally draining tasks
Bad habits
Stuff that doesn't need to be done
Things that are out of control
Everything else that you can systematically eliminate and bring a bigger margin into your life.

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