The Philosophy of Less
UndoList is an essentialism productivity app born from a simple belief: the best productivity tool is one that helps you do less, not more.
Why We Built UndoList
The Problem with To-Do Lists
We started where most people start — drowning in to-do lists. Every app promised to make us more productive, but none questioned whether we should be doing those tasks in the first place. The problem isn't managing tasks better. The problem is having too many tasks. We needed a productivity app to do less, not manage more.
A Different Approach
So we built UndoList — the first app designed from the ground up not to help you complete more, but to help you identify and eliminate what doesn't matter. It's a do less achieve more app that turns the entire productivity paradigm on its head. Every feature exists to help you say no more confidently.
Inspired by Essentialism
“Essentialism is not about how to get more things done; it's about how to get the right things done. It doesn't mean just doing less for the sake of less either. It is about making the wisest possible investment of your time and energy.”
— Greg McKeown, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Less, But Better
Greg McKeown's Essentialism gave us the language for what we felt intuitively: that less is more when it comes to productivity. UndoList is the app inspired by essentialism Greg McKeown envisioned — a tool that helps you practice the disciplined pursuit of less every single day, with every task decision.
The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Essentialism isn't about doing nothing. It's about doing the right things with full commitment. UndoList's three guided questions are inspired by this philosophy: they help you filter noise from signal, busyness from progress, and obligation from intention. This is intentional productivity in its purest form.
Our Design Philosophy
Calm, Focused, Beautiful
UndoList uses neumorphic design — soft shadows that make elements feel like they rise from or press into the surface. This isn't just aesthetic; it's functional. The gentle, tactile interface creates a calm environment that encourages reflection rather than hurried task-checking. It supports the less is more productivity approach in every pixel.
Neumorphic Design for Mindful Interaction
Every interaction in UndoList is designed to slow you down just enough to think. The press of a button, the swipe of a task — each action carries weight because each action matters. Digital minimalism isn't just our design language; it's our product philosophy.
Core Values
Choose Intentionally
Every task is a choice. We help you make that choice consciously, not reactively. This is the best app for intentional living through daily practice.
The Wisdom of Trade-offs
Saying yes to one thing means saying no to another. UndoList makes these trade-offs visible, helping you do less but better with every decision.
Independence Over Dependency
No account, no cloud, no subscription. Your data stays yours. UndoList works offline because focus shouldn't depend on an internet connection.
The People Behind UndoList
UndoList Team
Founders & Developers
A small team passionate about essentialism, mindful productivity, and building tools that respect your time and attention. We practice what we preach — doing less, but better.
Our Advisors
Productivity & UX Experts
Guided by experts in behavioral psychology, focus management, and minimalist design who share our vision of a simpler, more intentional digital life.
Experience the Philosophy
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