Category: GTD
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What’s Going On With GTD’s David Allen?
From a new book to a new car, today David Allen the author of GTD /Getting Things Done shares some of the things he is working on.
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Should You Have A Separate Productivity System for Work and Your Personal Life?
We all have different parts of our lives that we need to keep track of Our personal life, our professional life, etc. Does that mean, according to GTD/Getting Things Done methodology, do we need two separate productivity systems?
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Do You Have Too Many Email Accounts?
We have enough to process and keep track of in our lives including the multiple email accounts we must manage. David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things Done, has a simple solution.
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A GTD Inspired Paper-Based Note Taking System
If you use a paper-based productivity system that’s based on GTD/ Getting Things Done , what is the best way to keep and process your notes.
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The Link Between Procrastination and Perfectionism
To some procrastination is caused by people who don’t want to tackle a project. But according to Davi Allen, the author of GTD/GettingThings Done, it can also be a sign of perfectionism.
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How GTD’s David Allen Captures What He Wants To Remember
Following the principles of GTD/Getting Things Done gets you to capture all of your ideas. We talk with GTD author David Allen about he captures the things he wants to remember. LINK
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Don’t Underestimate The Weekly Review
How do you know when it is time to do a weekly review? David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things Done has some advice.
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Avoid Fake Due Dates
When setting up your task list you might e tempted to set up fake deadlines so that some items rise to the top and get your attention. But, according to the GTD/Getting Things Done system, it doesn’t really help your productivity.
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Can You Capture Too Much…Despite What GTD Recommends?
One of the key principles of GTD / Getting Things Done is to get ideas out of your head. But what should you do when there seems to be more that you capture than can ever hope to deal with?
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Why People Resist Doing a Weekly Review
One of the most important elements of GTD / Getting Things Done is the weekly review. Yet it is one of the things that many people resist doing. Let’s look at why.
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Obstacles To Getting Things Done
Much is written about how to be more productive but we all have to deal with obstacles along the way.
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Putting GTD Horizons of Focus into Practice
Even with guidance of the GTD / Getting Things Done methodology, you might still be confused over what tasks you should do first. That’s why if you understand the principles of horizons of focus you will find the process is simple.
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Getting Things Done: Defining A Project
The GTD/Getting Things Done methodology defines a project as anything that requires more than one action to complete. Some people believe that creates too many projects for your list. The author of GTD, David Allen, has some thoughts.
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Can GTD Work With A Bullet Journal?
GTD or “Getting Things Done” and the “Bullet Journal” are two different systems that promise increased productivity and organization. But can they be used together?
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The GTD Natural Planning Model
If you are familiar with GTD/Getting Things Done methodology you are aware of the natural planning method. If not, it might help with your process of completing your tasks.
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Prioritizing Your Tasks
When faced with a long task list, we know that we have to decide what we will do next. That’s complicated when everything seems urgent. Here are some ideas from David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things Done.
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Inside My Productivity System: Reflect & Engage
Following a lot of trial and error, Dave Edwards developed a productivity system that combines GTD/Getting Things done methodology with Evernote. He continues to share how it works.
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Artificial Intelligence and Productivity According to GTD’s David Allen
A Deloitte study recently found that over 50% of organizations are planning on incorporating the use of AI and automation technologies in 2023. While many top executives are worried about the risks of AI usage, other high-achieving organizations are adopting new tech-savvy operational processes. David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things Done, has been thinking…
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What’s The Best Software To Use For GTD/Getting Things Done?
In this digital age, most of us are looking for the best software to keep us productive. David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things Done says he doesn’t think there will ever be a program that can handle the GTD system.
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Here’s A Look Inside My Productivity System
If you combine the principles of GTD/Getting Things Done with Evernote you get a powerful productivity system. Here’s another way of managing your work with this system.
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It’s Time To Give Your Brain A Rest
An article in the Harvard Business Review talked about optimizing the functions of our brain. The authors wrote, “We now know that focus is important in improving how we think, but for optimal brain training, we need both focus and unfocus. So, build unfocus times into your day.” David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things…
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Is Productivity Viewed Differently In Different Countries or Cultures?
People in different cultures view productivity differently. David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things Done discusses the work he has done around the world.
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What To Do With Reading and Reference Materials
Besides email, we get lots of things that we need to read or want to read into our productivity system. What does the Getting Things Done methodology say about not losing track of these items?
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Tracking Completed Projects
We often worry about tracking the projects we need to work on. But what does the Getting Things Done methodology say about tracking completed projects?
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What Should I Do Next?
You’ve got a long to do list. How should you decide what to do next? Here are 4 questions you should ask yourself based on the GTD, Getting Things Done methodology.
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8 Reasons Why Its OK To NOT Be Productive
We may feel guilty when we don’t stay on task, but find ourselves wasting time. Here are 7 reasons why it’s ok to not always be pursuing productivity.
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How Many Inboxes Do You Need ?
The Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology stresses the ability to collect ideas and tasks and put them into a basket where they can be processed later. We all lead busy lives. How many collection baskets do we need?
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GTD: How A Weekly Review Will Boost Your Productivity
If you are not doing a weekly review of all of your tasks and activities you are missing an opportunity to help yourself be the most productive you can be. It’s also a key component of David Allen’s Getting Things Done methodology.
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A GTD Mindsweep Group Activity
One of the key components of the Getting Things Done methodology is a mind weep. It is when you reflect on all the things you need to do or remember and write them down. But GTD author David Allen says sometimes we can benefit from making the mind sweep a group activity.
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What I’ve Learned From GTD’s David Allen
I’ve been following the GTD/Getting Things Done methodology for many years. Here are some of the things I’ve learned from David that aren’t in the book.
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The Truth About The GTD Weekly Review
One of the core elements of the GTD – Getting things Done productivity system is the weekly review. But some people get frustrated when they don’t do them every week. David Allen, the author of Getting Things Done, discusses how and when we should do these reviews.
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When Your “Someday Maybe” Lists Get Too Long
The Getting Things Done methodology teaches us to put ideas on lists so we won’t forget them. One of those lists is a ‘someday maybe’ list which can contain things that you may want to do in the future but for which there is no urgency. But what happens when those lists get too long?…
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GTD: Managing Your Lists
David Allen’s book, “Getting Things Done” offers a number of lists you should be keeping in order to stay organized. But what about those things in your life that don’t fit neatly into one of those categories?
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Prioritizing Your Work
When you are faced with a lot of tasks to do, how do you decide what to do next? David Allen, the author of Getting Things Done, offers an answer.
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GTD: Dealing with Email Overload
While email has been one of the world’s great inventions, it can slow our workflows down due to its volume. David Allen, the author of Getting Things Done, has some thoughts on how we should handle email overload.
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Are Some People Better At “Getting Things Done” (GTD) ?
While the Getting Things Done methodology is practiced by people all around the world, some insist it is too restrictive and stifling. It’s author David Allen disagrees. But does that mean that certain types of people are likely to accept the GTD concepts?
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Can GTD (Getting Things Done) Work For Students?
While we commonly think of the “Getting Things Done” techniques working for the office professional, students might benefit from the same systems.
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GTD’s David Allen Shows Us His Reference Files
Having the information you need when you need it is core to the GTD – Getting Things Done system. GTD creator David Allen shows us his reference system and talks about why it is not digital.
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Getting Things Done While Traveling
It’s difficult enough to remain productive on a daily basis, but when you are traveling, it can be even more difficult. But there are ways you can stay on track.
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Can You Cheat On The GTD System?
How rigidly do you have to be in following David Allen’s Getting Things Done to achieve maximum productivity? Well, David seems to be pretty relaxed about the concept.
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The Most Popular GTD / Getting Things Done Posts of 2022
The end of the year is always a good time to reflect on the past 52 weeks. This week, while I take a bit of a break, I wanted to share with you a list of the most popular posts about GTD / “Getting Things Done” of 2022 based on the number of views. Enjoy.
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Staying Productive During The Holidays With GTD
With the holidays upon us, our productivity system may not get the focus it deserves. David Allen, the author of GTD “Getting Things Done” has some thoughts about how the holidays shouldn’t cause that level of stress.
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Creating A Project List with GTD
How many items do you have on your project list? Some people worry that they have too many projects. But it is more important to have the right kind of things on your project list.
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Is The GTD System Too Rigid?
David Allen’s book, Getting Things Done has helped people worldwide to be more productive. But some people feel that it is too rigid. What does its creator think?
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“Getting Things Done” While Working From Home
A recent survey of people who have been working from home since Covid shows that 53% say that they are tempted by distractions and have a hard time separating work from nonwork life. Given that more people will continue to work from home, we have to find a way to remain productive. David Allen, the…
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Should You Use Calendar “Time Blocking” As Part of Your GTD System?
Your work calendar is probably full. Of lots of meetings and the challenge can be finding enough time to get your own work done. David Allen, the author of “Getting Things Done” answers a viewer’s question about time blocking.
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GTD: Clarifying Your Ideas
Step 2 of the GTD – Getting Things Done system is taking all of the ideas you’ve collected and learning how to clarify them so you know what to do next.
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How Evolving Technology Is Changing Our Lives
We didn’t think we needed a smart phone until they were available. Technology keeps evolving as companies continue to anticipate our needs. David Allen, author of “Getting Things Done” discussed this with Dave Edwards
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GTD’s David Allen Answers Viewer Questions
Do you have questions about how to be more productive? Dave Edwards has been talking to David Allen, the author of “Getting Things Done” for some time now and in this segment Allen answers the questions of our viewers.
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