Tag: personal organization

• The GTD Travel Habit David Allen Swears By

  

  Most people think productivity falls apart during travel. David Allen reveals the GTD habits, action support folders, and weekly review methods that helped him stay productive from 30,000 feet in the air to meetings across the globe.

  Dave Edwards

  August 5, 2026

  GTD

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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, and I’ve had the opportunity to talk with author David Allen on many occasions. Here are some of the things I’ve learned from David that aren’t in the book.

  Dave Edwards

  December 17, 2025

  GTD

  David Allen, focus and efficiency, Getting Things Done, GTD, GTD method, how to get organized, personal organization, productivity habits, productivity system, Productivity Tips, self-improvement, Task Management, Time Management, workflow management

• Why Most People Fail at GTD

  What if one small habit could stop burnout before it starts? Most people think the Weekly Review is about looking back—but what if it’s really your best move forward?

  Dave Edwards

  November 26, 2025

  GTD

  effective planning, focus and clarity, Getting Things Done, Goal Setting, GTD, personal organization, planning routine, productivity system, Productivity Tips, stress reduction, Task Management, Time Management, weekly planning, Weekly Review, Work-Life Balance

• 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 unfocused times into your day.” David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things…

  Dave Edwards

  July 2, 2025

  Evernote

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