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 …
Getting Things Done with IBM Lotus Notes
In our new series called GTD Toolbox Tours, we’ll be highlighting and reviewing different tools, products, software and gear that can support your GTD implementation. We’ll cover list managers, labelers, pens, file folders and everything else that makes your GTD system hum like a Ferrari. This week we’re starting with a podcast with Eric Mack, …
The Perfect GTD List Manager
One of the most common questions we get is, “Which tool should I use for my GTD lists?” With the GTD approach, the tools you choose to manage your workflow are up to you. Some tools are certainly more conducive to GTD than others, but among the ones that will work well, it will come …
GTD & BlackBerry
08/17/2010 – We now have a GTD & BlackBerry Setup Guide. Visit the David Allen Company store to get your copy. It’s loaded with tips, tricks and expert coaching advice of applying GTD to your BlackBerry. Wayne Pepper, one of the senior staff at David Allen Company, uses a BlackBerry device in his implementation of …
The GTD Weekly Review
The GTD Tweekly Review today was great fun for me and seemed like it worked well for those who followed. I will do another one. Don’t know when yet, but will be sure to post on GTD Times, GTD Connect and Twitter when I come up with a date and time. And, please don’t wait …
3 ways to Join the Tweekly Review!
Follow the Twitterfountain: http://www.gtdtimes.com/gtd-tweekly-review-twitter-fountain/ Follow GTDCoachKelly: http://twitter.com/GTDCoachKelly Search on the hashtag: #Tweekly I’ll Tweet the 11 steps of the GTD Weekly Review, one every 5 minutes. – Kelly
Free David Allen Webinar on GTD & PersonalBrain
David is doing a free webinar next week on GTD & PersonalBrain. If you are not familiar with this creative tool, it’s great for making connections and linking knowledge. “Simply type in your ideas. Drag and drop files and web pages. Any idea can be linked to anything else. Using your digital Brain is like …
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Prep for the Worldwide GTD "Tweekly" Review
The response to my blog post on the first Worldwide GTD “Tweekly” Review on Twitter has been amazing! I’ll be leading whoever wants to join through the 11 steps of the GTD Weekly Review. Some of you have asked me to change the time. We’re going to keep it at the scheduled 10am California Pacific …
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GTD & OmniFocus
By far, one of the most popular implementations of GTD on a Mac, is with OmniFocus. It does an elegant job of GTD project and action management on the Mac and iPhone. There’s a great write up from the “Mac Samurai”about his journey with GTD & OmniFocus. We thought you might find this useful. (Yes, …