How to Build Your ‘Not-To-Do List’ (Part 2)

Published on 1/10/2026

Previous article: Part 1

Unlike an endless to-do list, a not-to-do list is easy to maintain and delivers huge returns. Start by adding the three poisons introduced in Part 1, then continue from there.

Create the List with the Goal of Doing Less

Time, energy, and attention are limited. Use your list to reduce what you take on.

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Add New Items Gradually

Dropping everything at once is jarring. Make small changes so both your conscious and subconscious mind can adapt without burning out.

If Skipping Something Causes Problems, Restart It

Nothing says you have to give something up forever. Try it, observe the results, and bring it back if necessary.

Borrow Other People’s Strength

Some items disappear once you involve others.

Example 1: Swap Complex Train Routes for a Taxi

If your commute drains you with multiple transfers, try a taxi for a few days. The extra cost might be worth the time and energy you reclaim.

Example 2: Stop Cooking Elaborate Meals Every Night

If painstaking home cooking is exhausting you, experiment with simpler meals or trustworthy prepared dishes. Your body and mind may both feel better.

Example 3: Do Not Manage Every Task Alone

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Should You Merge the List with Your Mission Statement?

Feel free to experiment. Both tools exist to guide your daily decisions—keep whatever combination actually works.

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Shinya Oishi

Shinya Oishi

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