When I have shared my own personal system in my presentations, someone always says, “You’ve got so many LISTS!’ with a tone of voice that really translates into “How silly and stupid! There’s no way that could work for me.” What’s wrong with lists? I understand their negative reactions. Most people haven’t had a lot …
Go beyond passion to peaceful purposefulness
I have been attempting to understand why it bugs me to hear professional motivators talk about the necessity for “passion” to be successful. Perhaps I’m just getting too old and lazy to be interested in jacking up my emotions about anything. (Getting passionate about something usually seems to me like hard work.) Or perhaps it’s …
Continue reading “Go beyond passion to peaceful purposefulness”
New GTD partners in five countries
We are pleased to announce that we have new GTD distribution partners in five more countries.
Are you overwhelmed by long lists?
Are you overwhelmed by long lists? David Allen’s advice for choosing what to do from your many possibilities.
GTD and Teams
A recurring question from people new to GTD, or interested in its applicability to an organization, is “How does GTD relate to teams?”
The GTD Approach to Linking Next Actions and Projects
One of the most common questions about implementing GTD is how to link projects and next actions. The recommendation in Getting Things Done is that you park your next actions on context-based lists — not as separate lists under each of your projects. Why does David Allen recommend that and what will you gain? Sorting …
Continue reading “The GTD Approach to Linking Next Actions and Projects”
The Critically Most Important Place to Start with GTD
David Allen’s answer about where to start with GTD? Anywhere.
Roy’s GTD Story
One takeaway from GTD for Teens that I haven’t gotten from any other GTD source: As you’re clarifying your projects, ask yourself “What’s Next?”
What have you done lately?
What have you done lately? I mean, what have you actually finished, completed, and accomplished? If you haven’t made a list in the last year, I would highly recommend that you take a few minutes and capture that. It has always intrigued me how much a less-than-conscious part of me can still have energy wrapped …
Is Your World Outrunning You?
There is nothing new in the world, except how frequently things are new, and the number of people having to accept and adapt consistently to that reality. The difference between your world and that of your parents is in how much less you can count on anything providing stability in your life and work, for …
F.D.’s GTD Story
Note: F.D.’s GTD story is in the form of an email he sent to David Allen. In it, he describes how he came across GTD, the positive impact it has had on his life, and the tools he uses. Hello David! I’d like to wish you, your family, and your team a Happy New Year. …
Bob’s GTD Story
Note: Bob’s GTD story is in the form of an email he sent to the team at David Allen Company. In it, he describes how he came across GTD, what tools he has used, and the positive impact it has had on his life. Greetings! My name is Bob Mecozzi, and I have been the …
Where’s the Kernel in the Creative Process?
Hi Folks, If you’re like me, you might wish for a way to speed up the cycle of creativity, to accomplish something faster and with less uncertainty during the process. Unfortunately, I have not found that it works that way. But I have found that there are reliable actions you can take to keep the …
Continue reading “Where’s the Kernel in the Creative Process?”
Announcing a new English-language podcast from GTDnordic
We are delighted to announce that our partner GTDnordic has a new English-language podcast. In the beginning episodes, you will get to hear Morten Rovik and Lars Rothschild Henriksen talk about the 5 Steps of GTD workflow. If you’re new to GTD, it’s an excellent place to start. And if you’re more experienced, it’s a …
Continue reading “Announcing a new English-language podcast from GTDnordic”
Peter’s GTD Story
Note: Peter’s GTD story is in a different format. Rather than the Q&A of recent installments, Peter’s story is an email he sent to David Allen. In it, he describes how he came across GTD, what tools he has used, and the positive impact it has had on his life. Dear David, I have had …
David Allen on the Best Software for GTD
David Allen on the Best Software for GTD
What Science Says About Stress, Cognition, and Clarity
Your head is a terrible office. Your mind evolved to do incredible stuff—like stay alive in the desert or jungle. In fact, you’re benefiting from its evolved capacities right now: without effort, you recognize patterns and store and retrieve information to make sense of the myriad inputs coming at you twenty-four seven. You can look …
Continue reading “What Science Says About Stress, Cognition, and Clarity”
Komal Thakkar’s GTD Story
Tell us a little about yourself:Komal Thakkar from Australia. What do you do for work?am the Founder, Managing Director for Productivity First and a Certified GTD Coach. My company, Productivity First, is a certified partner of David Allen Company in Australia. How long have you been practicing GTD, how did you hear about it, which …
GTD® and Outlook® for Mac 2019 Setup Guide
It’s here! We’re happy to announce our new best-practices guide for implementing GTD with Microsoft Outlook for Mac 2019.® This Guide will show you how to: – Understand the fundamental GTD best practices – Optimally configure Outlook for Mac 2019 in the way we have found works best for GTD – Set up Outlook Tasks …
Continue reading “GTD® and Outlook® for Mac 2019 Setup Guide”
10 Reasons GTD is Like Karate
For years I have woven the martial arts metaphor in and through my writing, training and coaching about the Getting Things Done® methodology. I had the good fortune to be able to study karate for several years in my twenties, and my familiarity with that field gave me a rich context of images and concepts …