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Frequently Asked Confusing Kvestions
You have questions. We have one answer. Occasionally two. Here are the most common questions we receive about The To Do Method.
The Basics
Q: What if it's on the list?
A: Do it!!
Q: What if it's NOT on the list?
A: Don't do it!!
Q: So, if it's on the list, should I do it?
A: Yes. Do it!! We just covered this.
Q: What if I don't want to do it, but it's on the list?
A: Do it!! Your feelings are valid but irrelevant to the method.
Q: And if it's not on the list, but I want to do it?
A: Don't do it!! OR put it on the list and then do it!!
Getting Philosophical
Q: What if I lose the list?
A: Make a new list. That's Step 1. You already know this.
Q: What if the list is too long?
A: Either do more things or want fewer things. Both are valid life strategies.
Q: Can I have multiple lists?
A: Yes, but that's venturing into Advanced Techniques™ territory. Proceed with caution.
Q: What if someone else puts something on my list?
A: It's on the list now. Do it!! (Or cross it off. We won't tell.)
Q: Can I cross something off without doing it?
A: Technically, the method only says "do some of the things." It doesn't say you can't remove things. This is either a loophole or a feature.
Q: What if I add "make a list" to the list?
A: You've created a paradox. The universe may or may not implode. We recommend not doing this.
The Competition
Q: How is this different from other productivity methods?
A: Other methods have more steps. More steps = more complicated. More complicated = less likely to actually do it. The To Do Method has 3 steps. You can remember 3 steps. Can you remember 47 steps? Didn't think so.
Q: But what about Agile? Scrum? Kanban? GTD?
A: Those are all just The To Do Method with extra steps and more expensive consultants. We've simplified it for you. You're welcome.
Q: Do I need to be certified to use The To Do Method?
A: No. If you can write words and then do things, you're certified. Congratulations. You're a To Do Method Practitioner!!
Q: Is there a To Do Method certification I can put on LinkedIn?
A: No, but nothing is stopping you from adding it. "Certified To Do Method Practitioner" has a nice ring to it.
Edge Cases
Q: What if everything on my list is done?
A: Congratulations!! You've achieved inbox zero for your life. Now make a new list. (Step 1. Keep up.)
Q: What if I'm doing something that's not on any list anywhere?
A: You're operating outside the method. We can't help you. You're on your own. Godspeed.
Q: What if I write "do nothing" on the list?
A: Then do it!! Sit there. Do nothing. You've now completed a task by doing nothing. That's peak efficiency.
Q: Can I use The To Do Method for world domination?
A: Step 1: Make a list. Step 2: Put "world domination" on it. Step 3: Do it!! We take no responsibility for outcomes.
Q: I still have questions.
A: That's not a question. But we offer consultations.
Summary: If it's on the list → Do it!! If it's not on the list → Don't do it!! Everything else is just details.