A couple of weeks ago (during an In Conversation that will be posted later this summer on GTDConnect), David Allen asked me if I practice GTD with my kids. In response, I laughed and said, “No.” After all, my daughter is three years old and my son is just nine months. They can hardly do GTD, …
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GTD & iPhone
Like the desktop quest, many GTD’ers are searching for the perfect GTD list manager app for the iPhone. The NY Times just posted a nice, simple article on organizing apps for the iPhone. While it’s certainly not an extensive look at the topic, nor will it cover all of what’s out there, or even your …
A Healing Journey
We love letters from GTD’ers. Especially when we receive one that has so much heart, love and joy that makes us proud that GTD can have such a profound personal impact. Here’s Tim’s story: ~~ Earlier today I listened to your “Problems or Projects?” podcast. Thank you for sharing this topic so succinctly and for …
Is GTD Tactical or Strategic?
Someone recently asked one of our coaches: Would you categorize GTD as a “Tactical” system as opposed to “Strategic”? The answer: GTD is both tactical and strategic. The process of capturing what has your attention in a system that is external from your mind, deciding the outcome and the very next action, and listing those …
Paper is King (for some)
As we all know, GTD is a tool-agnostic approach. The tools you choose are up to you. Some say it’s all got to be electronic. Others swear paper is king. And many of us will choose a hybrid of paper and digital. In our ongoing GTD Times series featuring GTD’er systems, we wanted to give …
Is that a problem or a project?
GTD Secrets: True Confessions of a GTD Coach – Episode 4 One of the things that I have seen over the years is a lot of incomplete Project Lists. And I think some of it is because we have a tendency to have a narrow view about what a project is. Years ago, David said …
OmniFocus Speed Keys
Studies show that most people will be 4 times faster on the keyboard by using shortcut keys versus reaching for the the mouse and clicking their way through menus. You don’t need to know all of them, but certainly the keyboard shortcuts that represent the tasks you use the most can be a tremendous time …
Hacking Mail and iCal for GTD
Yes, we know it makes for a great debate, but GTD really is for men or women, PC or Mac, paper or digital. It’s an approach that gets overlayed onto the tools that work for you. Since so many GTD’ers are on a Mac, and we’re always looking to feature a wide-range of GTD’er styles, …
Best practices of GTD Collect
David Allen & his team sat down to record a podcast on the best practices of Collect. In this 35 minute podcast they talk about: Some of their favorite tools for capturing anywhere, anytime The essential tools for work and home spaces What makes or breaks a good collection tool? The essential “red folder“ Collect …
Can GTD help with too much email volume?
In my earlier blog post about getting your email inbox down to zero, GTD’er Gil asked the question, “So, what do you suggest when the problem seems to be the sheer quantity, not just mail management practices?” There are two things I would look at: Speed + Input One angle to consider is to get …
How to weed wack your inbox down to zero
If you’ve ever tasted Inbox zero, you know there’s no going back. It’s a powerful reference point in mastering GTD. The key is knowing how you did it, and how to repeat it on a regular basis. (Yes, it’s not just about getting it there once–anyone can do that with Ctrl+A, Delete. ) The answers …
The Perfect GTD List Manager – Part II
We received a tremendous response to the podcast from David Allen & his tech team on finding the “Perfect GTD List Manager.” Some of you were delighted that we continue to hold true to GTD being an approach that is “tool-agnostic,” applicable to nearly any tool you choose. On the other hand, some of you …
Getting Things Done with IBM Lotus Notes
In our new series called GTD Toolbox Tours, we’ll be highlighting and reviewing different tools, products, software and gear that can support your GTD implementation. We’ll cover list managers, labelers, pens, file folders and everything else that makes your GTD system hum like a Ferrari. This week we’re starting with a podcast with Eric Mack, …
The Perfect GTD List Manager
One of the most common questions we get is, “Which tool should I use for my GTD lists?” With the GTD approach, the tools you choose to manage your workflow are up to you. Some tools are certainly more conducive to GTD than others, but among the ones that will work well, it will come …
GTD & BlackBerry
08/17/2010 – We now have a GTD & BlackBerry Setup Guide. Visit the David Allen Company store to get your copy. It’s loaded with tips, tricks and expert coaching advice of applying GTD to your BlackBerry. Wayne Pepper, one of the senior staff at David Allen Company, uses a BlackBerry device in his implementation of …
The GTD Weekly Review
The GTD Tweekly Review today was great fun for me and seemed like it worked well for those who followed. I will do another one. Don’t know when yet, but will be sure to post on GTD Times, GTD Connect and Twitter when I come up with a date and time. And, please don’t wait …
3 ways to Join the Tweekly Review!
Follow the Twitterfountain: http://www.gtdtimes.com/gtd-tweekly-review-twitter-fountain/ Follow GTDCoachKelly: http://twitter.com/GTDCoachKelly Search on the hashtag: #Tweekly I’ll Tweet the 11 steps of the GTD Weekly Review, one every 5 minutes. – Kelly
Prep for the Worldwide GTD "Tweekly" Review
The response to my blog post on the first Worldwide GTD “Tweekly” Review on Twitter has been amazing! I’ll be leading whoever wants to join through the 11 steps of the GTD Weekly Review. Some of you have asked me to change the time. We’re going to keep it at the scheduled 10am California Pacific …
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Zen and the Art of Task-Management
A GTD Times community contribution by Paul Lavender The idea for writing this article came from the talk by Thay on the History of Engaged Buddhism in Mindfulness Bell No. 49. Specifically, when Thay talks about the future and mentions there will be courses held for businesspeople. I would like to share a practice that …
How do you know if your projects list is complete?
GTD Secrets: True Confessions of a GTD Coach – Episode 3 Have you ever been stumped by the difference between a Project and an Area of Focus? In this great 5 minute podcast, David Allen Company senior coach Meg Edwards talks about the GTD best practices for creating a Projects list. She gives tips on: …
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