Thanks to E. Jones for sharing his story below with us about his journey with GTD. David Allen has often said that learning GTD is like peeling an onion–the layers continue to unfold. Here is E.’s story about how his knowledge, tools, and mastery of GTD has evolved: Hey GTD Crew, I’m an aspiring GTD implementer – …
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Our new Mastering Workflow Series courses are coming to Chicago on August 26 and Atlanta on Sept. 22.
Are you curious how others are implementing GTD®? There’s a lively discussion going on in our free forum about how people have adapted the GTD methodology to meet their personal needs.
David Allen’s approach to work/life balance isn’t about creating separation between work and the rest of life. It’s about appropriate engagement, giving your full attention to whatever you’re doing—whether it’s working while at home, or enjoying friends and family without having to think about work. For this GTD implementer, appropriate engagement means having a trusted GTD …
As David Allen says, “Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.” Here is a testimonial from a fellow GTD fan on the powerful effects of that GTD premise: “My mind is now being freed up to drive larger strategic needs rather than holding all the details. I can now sleep more soundly and …
Eric Siu of Growth Everywhere, a blog on business and personal growth, interviews David Allen. Find out why applying GTD is so important, what to do about negative self-talk, and how David would advise his 25-year-old self.
This fellow GTD fan put it so well! “Since fully adopting GTD, I’ve cured my insomnia, started Tae Kwon Do after 20 years, lost 20 pounds, and started a blog. It goes way beyond productivity.” -GTD Enthusiast
I have been reminded over and over again in working with executives over the years why so much of the GTD implementation process is empowering to so many people: when things we have allowed into our inner or outer world are appropriately and accurately identified for what they are and what they mean to …
David Allen talks productivity, flow and Twitter as a “cocktail party” with Brian Carter on his new podcast. Watch the interview here!
Another GTD enthusiast with decreased stress! “I find myself thinking differently already! Specifically, I’m trying to apply the two-minute rule all the time and I’m getting my email inbox to empty on a daily basis. Looking ahead at my work schedule, I am setting some dates when I will try to incorporate more GTD principles …
Using nutrition as a metaphor, this article from Entrepreneur offers some tips and tricks for getting “in” to zero, including some words of wisdom from our own David Allen. Click here to read the full article “Achieve a Leaner Inbox with these 3 Fit Tips.”
We love getting testimonials from fellow GTD enthusiasts! “Yesterday marks my fifth anniversary of the beginning of my GTD journey. Yes, I’ve stuck with the program for five years and I’m still enthusiastically living the GTD lifestyle. It saved my sanity five years ago; this year it played a major role in saving my job …
The Entrepreneurs Library is a podcast, blog and community devoted to books that entrepreneurs would find useful, so it’s no wonder Getting Things Done is featured there. This blog post features “5 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn from David Allen.” Enjoy the full post here!
A reminder from a customer that implementing even one piece of the GTD methodology can have major positive effects: “Just wanted to send my success story describing how ‘Getting Things Done’ has changed who I am! I was a little apprehensive at first wondering if the tips would be geared mainly for the workplace and not …
David Allen clarifies a few GTD principles via Skype with WGN Chicago. Click here to watch this candid interview!
Here’s a fun testimonial that we received! “Since taking David’s class for the first time 3 years ago, my life has really taken off. I’ve gotten 2 promotions and a husband. I won’t give GTD credit for the husband, but it definitely helped with the promotions!” -GTD Enthusiast
Forbes talks with David Allen to remind us why Getting Things Done is particularly good for entrepreneurs. Read the full article here!
Here’s another fascinating interview with David Allen! Sean Ackerman, productivity expert and creator of You Leading You gets the lowdown on David’s history, and how Getting Things Done caught on. Listen to the full interview here!
It’s exciting to hear first-hand what is possible with GTD! David received this letter from a GTD fan: “We’ve never met and you don’t know me. I’ve never attended one of your workshops. Your coaches have never visited my office, though I am a mere two hours or so from Ojai. But you’ve changed my …
David Sparks, or MacSparky, of Mac Power Users features the home screen of Mike Williams in his regular Home Screen blog. Check out his iPhone layout, get a rundown of his favorite apps, and more! Click here to read the full article!
