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The Not-To-Do List: Hardcover

The Not-To-Do List: Hardcover

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📄 Print length: 288 pages
🌐 Language: English
🏢 Publisher: Atlantic Books
📅 Publication date: 27 February 2025
📐 Dimensions: 12.7 x 2.54 x 19.69 cm

The Surprisingly Simple Art of Success | The Life-Changing Instant Bestseller from the author of The Art of Thinking Clearly

📖 My Review of The Not‑To‑Do List by Rolf Dobelli

Rolf Dobelli, the bestselling author of The Art of Thinking Clearly, is back with another powerful book — The Not‑To‑Do List. Instead of telling us what to add to our lives, Dobelli flips the script and shows us what to avoid.

The premise is simple but brilliant: success and happiness don’t come from doing more, but from avoiding the 52 mistakes that quietly sabotage our careers, relationships, and wellbeing.

 

🌟 What I Learned

  • Boundaries matter: Saying “no” at the right time is often more powerful than saying “yes.”
  • Stop trying to change people: Energy wasted on forcing change could be better spent on growth.
  • Listen to your inner voice: Ignoring it leads to regret and misaligned decisions.
  • Subtraction > Addition: The book reminded me that removing harmful habits is often more impactful than adding new ones.

 

⚖️ Balanced Perspective

  • Pros: Clear, concise, and highly relatable. Each of the 52 lessons is short and actionable.
  • Cons: If you’re looking for deep philosophical exploration, the bite‑sized format may feel too light. But for practical everyday wisdom, it’s perfect.

 

🏆 My Verdict

The Not‑To‑Do List is a refreshing take on self‑improvement. Instead of overwhelming you with things to do, it helps you focus on what not to do — and that shift in perspective is liberating.

Final Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
👉 Verdict: A smart, practical guide to living better by avoiding life’s biggest pitfalls.

 

🛒 Where to Buy

If you’re ready to discover the 52 mistakes that hold us back, the hardcover edition is available online:

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Overall rating 5/5 ★★★★★

Positive impact 9.5/10 🌟

About the Author

Rolf Dobelli, born in 1966, is a Swiss novelist, writer and thinker. He received his PhD from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. He is the founder of WORLD.MINDS, an international community of leading personalities in science, business, geopolitics, and the arts.

His books have been translated into 47 languages. Rolf Dobelli lives in Switzerland. He is married to the novelist Clara Maria Bagus, and together they have two children.

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