One of the most common questions we get is how to get started with GTD. New people, especially, will ask this after coming to us dazed and confused by what GTD is really about. And, lots of people seem to be hoping a piece of software will teach them GTD. Sorry, but that’s kind of like buying a car and then learning how to drive. You’ll make your way down the road, but it won’t be pretty.
As a GTD Coach, and also intimately involved in the education and offerings from David Allen, I would suggest one of the following products:
The GTD System – This is, in my opinion, one of the best educational products we offer. You get a ton of resources to learn GTD at your own pace. You get the GTD book, coaching CDs with David Allen, GTD Connect and more. Good stuff.
GTD Live – If you like to learn by listening, then this is for you. It’s David presenting the full two-day GTD seminar. Follow along as if you are in the audience. I’d personally love to see a video version of this as well, being more visual than auditory in my own learning style. But it’s a fantastic resource to learn directly from DA.
The Getting Started Series – GTD Connect has a 16-part Getting Started series. It walks you through all of the key topics of GTD and includes audio and video of David and the coaches chatting about the best practices. A great way to get up and running in bite -sized chunks.
…and if any of those don’t do it for you, go back to the original manual for GTD: the book. Can’t go wrong. After all these years, I still find new pearls of wisdom in it, but then again, I love this stuff. Of course, seminars and coaching are the crown jewels, but as far as products you can do at your own pace, the list above is where I would start.
Cheers,
Kelly
Do you have any GTD notepads or something?
Yes, my personal favorites are the top loading Junior size pads: https://secure.davidco.com/store/catalog/Paper-Planners-p-1-c-258.php