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David Allen's travel checklist

GTD Times Staff — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:00:20 +0000

I suggest that people build into their personal systems whatever checklists might prevent things from glitching on the back end, assuming they are reviewed appropriately. A great example, for people who travel, is the “travel checklist”–everything that you might ever want to take with you anywhere. Doesn’t mean you have to pack it! Just that …

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Your filing system should be…

GTD Times Staff — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:04:35 +0000

“Your filing system should be a simple library of data, easily retrievable–not your reminder for actions, projects, priorities or prospects.” – David Allen

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How long should you keep stuff?

GTD Times Staff — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:40:53 +0000

“When in doubt, throw it out. When in doubt, keep it.” – David Allen OK, so what you should really be keeping? This is a standard records retention list that we got a few years ago from our accounting firm in California. There may be better ones out there, or more specific to your location. …

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David’s cool/convenient lists to have

GTD Times Staff — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:53:01 +0000

David Allen’s list of cool/convenient lists to have There are critical reminder-type lists that we all need to let our brain relax (re: outcomes and actions). There are other lists, though, that can be useful, fun, and interesting, that fit in the area of “reference” or “support.” Account and $ numbers– credit card #s, PIN …

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