David Allen shares about challenges people face today, getting off your own back, emergency scanning, why social media is addictive and much more.
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Does David Allen procrastinate?
Lots of interesting nuggets in this new interview recorded by Andrew Mason over at the 8BIT podcast. David answers a wide range of questions, including if he personally procrastinates. Here’s an excerpt from the interview: “The ability to make a creative mess, I think, is the optimal state to be in terms of your productivity, …
Every Momma Needs a Big Fat Physical Inbox
GTD allows me to find time in the crazy busy momma world.
How Vacations Help the Business Brain
Vacations enhance productivity, according to David Allen.
Have you heard? Free GTD podcasts with David Allen
You’ll find a great selection of free GTD podcasts with David Allen and his senior staff available here.
Making your GTD system work for you
The GTD system/process/approach should be in service to YOU and what works for YOU.
New GTD Setup Guide for Outlook 2010
For those of you on Outlook 2010, we just released a new Setup Guide to assist you in creating a rock-solid GTD system in Outlook.
When to use GTD’s Two-Minute Rule
Question: When I am processing my email inbox, when should I take the time to complete something? Only if it takes less than two minutes? David Allen: At any time you can decide to do something that takes more than two minutes–you’re just deciding that’s the work to do at that moment, vs. “processing” your …
Upcoming GTD webinars: GTD in a Sales Role and Getting Started
We’re hosting two webinars this month on GTD Connect, our online learning center. GTD in a Sales Role – June 17 from 10am-11am Pacific Time Hear how two seasoned sales professionals apply GTD to managing opportunities, building relationships, and tracking tactical actions with clients. Getting Started with GTD – June 27 from 11am-12pm Pacific Time …
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What do you consider is your work?
The stress many people feel can be directly attributed to the avoidance of daily and weekly catching up—with the flood of emails, voice mails, meetings, projects, and other informational and actionable items.
Where is your projects list?
If you don’t have a clear sense of the totality of your obligations, you will always over-commit. And commitments occur on multiple levels, from “why I’m on the planet” to “need butter.” But the elevation most amorphous for most is the plane just above your physical activities — your “projects.” I have a radical definition …
David Allen discusses key GTD principles and software
David Allen discusses key GTD principles for increasing performance and being productive while avoiding the trap of getting bogged down with emerging technologies. This is a video interview on Live Digital with Shelly Palmer. The segment with David begins at 10:08. [HTML1] (The video is streaming from Live Digital, so you may need to give …
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Free version of eProductivity plus other updates
David Allen uses eProductivity, and it’s the GTD app of choice for his staff at the David Allen Company. The eProductivity team has just launched a flurry of new products and improvements. In addition to a brand-new website, they released a free version, a new standalone product, and price reductions on all new subscriptions.
Life at the project level
David Allen received this email from Ben, a GTD enthusiast who has been customizing his home and work system for greater productivity.
Minding what you keep on your mind
David Allen talks about the importance of getting stuff off your mind in this interview with Mike Sullivan of MO.
Learn the art of mindmapping with David Allen
See how David Allen uses the creative brainstorming technique of mindmapping. Hear how he uses it to capture ideas, create “ideal scenes”, brainstorm projects, and more. When: Tuesday, May 17, 10am-11am Pacific Time Where: Webinar hosted by GTD Connect, our online learning center Who: Open to all GTD Connect members (monthly, annual, or two-week guest …
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Too much reading? Best way to deal with it
The best way to deal with having too much reading to do.
4 stages of getting GTD on cruise control
There are four stages to acquiring new skills. David Allen describes how they relate to learning GTD in his essay in the latest Productive Living.
David Allen at Google – 2 keys to sustaining a healthy life and work style
Several GTD Times readers asked for this video — a classic from David’s presentation at Google a couple of years ago.
The case for paper-based productivity
Paper is a powerful productivity device in its own right.
