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Comment on Episode #333: Super Lists for You by Marcos Alano

Marcos Alano — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:18:34 +0000

I just noticed that was a Q&A after some time. I was hoping to find a way to get a useful “slice” of all my lists.

Comment on Episode #325: Your Projects – What to Know When by Drew Domkus

Drew Domkus — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:53:43 +0000

In reply to Hrabcová. Sorry about that, the embedded player has been updated.

Comment on Are you overwhelmed by long lists? by Adam Tomas

Adam Tomas — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:02:42 +0000

I like using 8020.best. It turns your long to-do list into the few tasks that actually move the needle in your life :)

Comment on Episode #325: Your Projects – What to Know When by Hrabcová

Hrabcová — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 04:58:37 +0000

Hello, the free audio in this post is the same as in the previous post. Please, can you share the audio from “what to know when”? Thank you.

Comment on Turns Out, GTD Is Child’s Play by Beth Gardner

Beth Gardner — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:11:53 +0000

Fantastic! I love the simplicity of “get clear, get current, get creative.” I know of some elementary schools that incorporate the principals of Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits into their curriculum. Imagine if schools taught both 7 Habits and GTD!

Comment on Turns Out, GTD Is Child’s Play by Dee

Dee — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:30:41 +0000

Love this – Practical life skills for kids.

Comment on Tackling a Science Project with GTD by Davis Shannon

Davis Shannon — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 07:45:18 +0000

It’s so easy to get caught up in all the details, but I appreciate how you turned the stress into a learning opportunity. Showing your daughter that projects can be manageable with the right approach is such a valuable lesson. I’ve been trying to do the same thing with my kids—breaking things down into smaller steps and keeping things organized.

Comment on Common Tools & Software by GTD Times Staff

GTD Times Staff — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:14:44 +0000

In reply to Karthik V. It could be used for capture as well. We have just found that more often people use it for brainstorming.

Comment on Managing projects with GTD by Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:12:04 +0000

“Plan this project” is a little vague, but when doing a weekly review, there is time to review your projects, and at that time you can decide what your next action needs to be in order to do the project planning needed. A project is a stake in the ground to remind you that action is needed; it is also a container for the project’s action steps. A project cannot be done; it is the action steps of a project that are done. Some of these action steps may be about planning the project, and that’s where project planning comes in. Some people keep a list of possible future action steps for a project in project support materials.

David Allen once said, if I remember correctly, that if we are bogged down in deciding what’s next on a project, or if the project isn’t moving, we likely have not broken the project down to the simplest, clear, physical next action.

Do you need more information before you can make a decision? Where are you feeling stuck? Who or what source could be of help here? “Call the accountant and ask for suggestions on the Y Project in view of X situation.” Do you need time to think about it, get your ideas moving, get more inspiration? “Mind map for 30 minutes what needs to be done for the upcoming family celebration.” Is something bothering you about the project? Do you possibly need to review the project to determine what is causing you concern and perhaps check it out with others? “Review Project RCD and check out possible concerns with the project team.” Could this be the wrong time to handle this project, or could you be repelled by this project? “Block off one hour on the calendar Thursday to rethink commitments and concerns and possibly renegotiate this project.”

Hope this helps. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Common Tools & Software by Karthik V

Karthik V — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:25:25 +0000

I find it intriguing that TheBrain is listed as a brainstorming tool and not as a capture tool.
Is there a reason why?