Ask HN: How To Train Yourself Not To Require "Daily Tasks" In Order To Work?

Was just doing some thinking...

From day one, school trains a human being to be a great "worker". By consistently providing small work projects to be completed daily for almost 20 years, I feel like my brain has become accustomed to requiring them.

Making my own todo lists works well. However, there has to be more to it than that.

How do I stop myself from being just another brick in the wall?