Frequently Asked Questions
Questions
Most questions about No Action are themselves questions about inaction. We find this fitting.
Isn't this just a to-don't list?
A to-don't list is a list of things you've decided in advance not to do. The No-Action List tracks decisions you've already made. The distinction matters. One is a rule. The other is a record. We build records.
What's the difference between Deferred and procrastination?
Procrastination is the absence of a decision. You haven't decided not to do something — you've simply not done it, while experiencing some ambient discomfort about that fact. Deferral is the presence of a decision: you've assessed the situation and concluded that now is not the time. This may or may not be accurate. But it is a decision, and decisions deserve records. If you're not sure which one you're doing, log it as Deferred. The timestamp will be instructive later.
Does No Action integrate with my task manager?
Yes. Items can be imported from most major task managers. When you archive, delete, or indefinitely postpone a task, No Action can capture it as a no-action decision with a single click. The item moves from your task list to your no-action list. Nothing is lost. The decision is preserved.
Can I make an item active again after logging it?
Yes. You can reclassify any item and, if applicable, move it back to your task manager. When you do, No Action logs the reclassification with a timestamp and a prompt: what changed? Your answer is preserved alongside the original decision. Over time this becomes one of the more useful features. The record of why you changed your mind is often more valuable than the decision itself.
What is Dissolved-by-circumstance, exactly?
The opportunity ceased to exist while you were deciding. The deadline passed. The role was filled. The person moved. You did not decline — circumstances declined on your behalf. We track this separately from Declined because the difference matters: Declined is agency, Dissolved is entropy. Both are valid outcomes. Only one of them was a decision.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes. iOS and Android. The mobile app is optimized for quick capture — log a no-action decision in under 10 seconds. Classification and context can be added later. We find that the window for logging a no-action decision is short. The moment you've decided not to do something, the tendency is to forget you decided anything at all. The mobile app addresses this.
What does the Monthly Report show me?
A breakdown of your no-action decisions by classification, category, and pattern. How many items did you defer this month? How many of those are items you've deferred before? What categories of decision do you consistently decline? Where are you dissolving — letting time make decisions for you — without noticing? The report doesn't tell you whether your decisions were right. It tells you what your decisions were. Most people find this useful. Some find it uncomfortable. We consider both responses appropriate.
Why does this cost money?
Because a record you pay for is a record you take seriously. There are free ways to track your decisions. Most people don't use them. We've found that a small monthly commitment changes the behavior: you log more decisions, you review them more often, and you're more honest about your classifications. The cost is the feature. See pricing for details.