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, …
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 …
Driving in the fast lane with ActiveWords
One of the tools David Allen uses on his PC is ActiveWords, a tool often described as “solving a problem you didn’t know you had.” It essentially streamlines the navigation and common tasks we do all day long; send emails, go to web sites, create new tasks, insert text, open files and more. Recently, David …
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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 …
The Strategic Value of Personal Productivity
David Allen is doing a webinar event next Wednesday, July 8th, hosted by Unbound Ideas. In this 90-minute interactive webinar, David Allen will describe the strategies, tools and specific behaviors that dramatically upgrade individual and organizational productivity. In particular, he will focus on: The 5 stages of control and the 6 horizons of focus necessary …
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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 …
Join the GTD Fan Page on Facebook
We’ve setup a page on Facebook for all of you David Allen and GTD fans out there. It’s a great place, if you’re so inclined, to follow some of the latest bits of noteworthy news, quotes and musings from GTDGuy. Check it out: facebook.com/gettingthingsdone. You can also follow David on Twitter as GTDGuy.
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 …
The Power of Recess
A community contribution by self-professed productivity expert Mike Vardy We’ve all heard the benefits of taking naps or practicing meditation during your workday can result in one being more productive. We’ve also heard how these things aren’t necessarily mutually exclusive – sometimes (often by accident) they go hand in hand. However, depending on your work …
Is Twitter good or bad? Hear David Allen's perspective
What does David Allen think of the “cocktail party” that is Twitter? In this short and sweet 5 minute podcast, David talks about his approach to Twitter and the world of social media. LISTEN NOW “People ask me, is it [Twitter] a waste of time? Is going to a cocktail party a waste of time? …
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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 …
David Allen booksigning in LA area
David Allen will be doing a booksigning next Thursday, June 25, in Manhattan Beach, California. Learn more Our kick-off event for Breakfast, Business, and Books presents three Los Angeles-based authors who were recognized recently in The 100 Best Business Books of All Time. These business experts will share their knowledge about meeting the challenges we …
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 …
Inside David Allen's 'Brain'
The recording of the webinar David Allen did on GTD & PersonalBrain is now live. It’s about an hour long. David starts off with a good overview of the GTD Control + Perspective models, then moves on to talk about the PersonalBrain software. You’ll even get to see his own personal stuff (which most GTD’ers …
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 …
When your desk becomes your Inbox
Ever have your desk (or office or house) become your Inbox? Paul Garth, Director of Technology for the David Allen Company, recently moved his office space. For a short while, his entire desk was his Inbox. We couldn’t resist taking before and after photos. As David Allen says, GTD is not about never being out …
