inbox zero Archives - Getting Things Done® David Allen's GTD® Methodology Mon, 03 Feb 2014 22:32:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 How much time should be spent defining work? https://gettingthingsdone.com/2011/08/how-much-time-should-be-spent-defining-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-much-time-should-be-spent-defining-work https://gettingthingsdone.com/2011/08/how-much-time-should-be-spent-defining-work/#respond Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:52:18 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/08/19/ Question: In your book, you talk about the 3 kinds of work: 1/ Pre-determined work 2/ Doing work as it shows up 3/ Defining your work What percentage of a person’s time should be dedicated to defining work? David Allen: No rules here.  “Defining work” usually takes about 30 seconds per input (email, notes, paper, …

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2011/08/how-much-time-should-be-spent-defining-work/feed/ 0 Inbox Zero is Not a Myth https://gettingthingsdone.com/2010/02/inbox-zero-is-not-a-myth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inbox-zero-is-not-a-myth https://gettingthingsdone.com/2010/02/inbox-zero-is-not-a-myth/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:00:58 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/?p=3276 We are often asked, “Does GTD stick long-term?”  Here’s a great demonstration from GTD’er Steve Fogel: It is a great thing to have this as the standard and comfort zone.  I would say in the last six months, I’ve consistently been here. What’s cool about GTD, is when you get here, it’s the starting point …

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2010/02/inbox-zero-is-not-a-myth/feed/ 2 Why are your lists repelling you? https://gettingthingsdone.com/2009/09/why-are-your-lists-repelling-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-are-your-lists-repelling-you https://gettingthingsdone.com/2009/09/why-are-your-lists-repelling-you/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:52:51 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/?p=2156 How do ever expect to get things done on your lists if you never step away from your Email Inbox?  Seriously folks, those lists need care and feeding too.  Just like the Inbox doesn’t get to zero on its own, your lists don’t ever get completion unless you: Do what’s on them Decide not to …

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2009/09/why-are-your-lists-repelling-you/feed/ 10 How to weed wack your inbox down to zero https://gettingthingsdone.com/2009/06/how-to-weed-wack-your-inbox-down-to-zero/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-weed-wack-your-inbox-down-to-zero https://gettingthingsdone.com/2009/06/how-to-weed-wack-your-inbox-down-to-zero/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:03:49 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/?p=1676 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 …

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