Music for Getting Things Done

Left to my own devices, I have a terrible time maintaining focus when I need to write, do web design, work on spreadsheets or databases, or do intensive analytical reading. While I refuse to go to the doctor...

Best & Worst Practices of Process

This is part two in a five part series on the best & worst practices of GTD: Mastering Workflow. This week we're covering stage two: Process. Also known as the decision-making, defining or clarifying stage, this is where...

Attacking the Email Monster

Email out of control?Exploding email in-boxes are an ever-increasing source of suffering and frustration for today's knowledge workers. In my one-on-one coaching with clients I sometimes see daily email loads hitting 200-350 emails per day. How is anyone supposed to...

A relaxed mind...

Tiger Woods recently reminded me of what many people believe to be the greatest value realized by applying the GTD principles to their lives - the ability to focus. Well, Tiger himself did not remind me - although it...