Comments on: How I break out of a rut https://gettingthingsdone.com/2010/04/how-i-break-out-of-a-rut/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-i-break-out-of-a-rut David Allen's GTDĀ® Methodology Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:01:37 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 By: Anne Walsh https://gettingthingsdone.com/2010/04/how-i-break-out-of-a-rut/#comment-2246 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:01:37 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/?p=3597#comment-2246 Hi Mike, loved this article. Ergo, I am responding to it.(Lol). Wonder if there is a connection between ergo and ego (Alas, I digress!) Some questions about ruts. What about the “velvet rut”? You know not good enough to stay, not bad enough to go??
Seriously though..have to agree. HoF are a great way of just stepping back and realising that I am in a rut (maybe in one or two areas)…Again, really enjoyed this.!

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By: Cory https://gettingthingsdone.com/2010/04/how-i-break-out-of-a-rut/#comment-2245 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:52:22 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/?p=3597#comment-2245 Hi Mike,

Thanks for the thoughts on getting stuck in a rut, we have all been there. Recently, I found myself repeating a similar mistake and falling into a rut: Attempting to create my own solution to a problem, investing valuable hours, when there is an affordable, well-developed solution available.

I have recently begun using a designer to create some really nice images/graphics/templates to be used in my documents. Unfortunately, they have not been easy to edit with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, and I have been hesitant to purchase Adobe CS4 and other deign tools because of the cost.

A friend recently suggested I use Infix. With this tool, I am able to edit the PDFs like a regular word document, as opposed to line by line with the built in text editor tool. It has already saved me lots of time, and I don’t have to go through the hassle of going back to my designer to finish the documents.

Anyways, all to say that in the realm of GTD, I often forget to use my time both efficiently and effectively. I often get caught trying to save money, but realize that my time is valuable, and I need to be on the lookout for solutions that can save me time and money (such as Infix).

Thanks for writing!
Cory ( a GTD rookie)

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