Dr. Vince LeoneOwner, Consultant, Specialized Practice · Owner, Consultant at Specialized Practice

Stop Draining Energy: Create a 'Not To-Do' List for Focus!

16 Sept 2025 · 0 min

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In this brief segment, Dr. Vince Leone advises viewers to create a "not-to-do" list that captures activities which drain energy, are low‑value, or can be delegated to others. By systematically removing or outsourcing these tasks, individuals can concentrate on their strengths and high‑value work, leading to significant personal and professional gains. Dr. Leone shares that he adopted this practice two to three years ago, eliminated several non‑essential commitments, and regards the decision as one of the best he ever made, underscoring the transformative impact of focused energy management.

Create a not-to-do list of all these activities that don't bring you energy, that somebody else— that are not high value, that somebody else can do and pay them. Yeah. And then you focus on what you're good at and things that are of high value. And that makes a huge difference. I implemented this 2 or 3 years ago at your suggestion, cut some things out of my life, and it was some of the best decisions I ever made.