237: Why Successful Entrepreneurs Need a 'Not-To-Do' List (And How to Create Yours)

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Why Successful Entrepreneurs Need a 'Not-To-Do' List (And How to Create Yours)

Why successful entrepreneurs need a not-to-do list to stop wasting time on tasks that don't move the needle. Cindy Gordon breaks down how to create a not-to-do list that protects your time and energy from business time wasters.

In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, business coach Cindy Gordon reveals why your to-do list might be sabotaging your business growth and teaches you the exact Reality Check Method for identifying tasks to eliminate from your business.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why your to-do list might be keeping you busy but not productive
• The Reality Check Method for creating a not-to-do list for business owners
• Three questions to identify entrepreneur time wasters in your schedule
• How to eliminate, automate, or delegate low-value tasks
• What successful entrepreneurs don't do (and why it matters for your growth)

Perfect for: Overwhelmed entrepreneurs and small business owners who are working long hours but not seeing results, especially those who struggle to prioritize what actually moves the needle in their business.

Episode Highlights: "When everything on your to-do list feels urgent, your not-to-do list becomes your most powerful productivity tool."

"Successful entrepreneurs don't just focus on what they need to do, they're crystal clear about what they need to STOP doing."

"You're exhausted from doing a hundred things that don't matter while the three things that would transform your business stay on the back burner."

Resources mentioned:

• The Reality Check Method at ExclusivelyCindy.com
• The Overwhelm Cure framework
• Weekly productivity tips (link in show notes)
• Instagram: @exclusivelycindy

Take Action: Ready to stop wasting time on tasks that don't move your business forward? Create your not-to-do list today using the three-question framework from this episode. For the complete Overwhelm Cure system that helps you identify what to eliminate from your business, visit ExclusivelyCindy.com.

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Connect with Cindy Gordon - Reality Check Method Coach for Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs:

• Website: ExclusivelyCindy.com
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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cindygordon