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October 06, 2005
Keeping the GTD flame alive
I was exchanging emails with a client today about how to keep the GTD flame alive. I led a one-day seminar for them this summer. Discipline is certainly part of it, but what inspires us to even stay disciplined? Here was my response:
I think you nailed it about discipline and for me it's also finding a meaningful outcome to stay attracted and motivated toward it. If it seems like "work" it's hard for me to stay on track. I look at it like exercise: it's not so fun to walk on the treadmill, but how I feel afterward makes it worth it. GTD is the same way. How I feel, think and can relax about my life with a clear head and trusted system makes it all worth slogging through the weekly review. One of the other things I often do is change my system around, like new list categories (@online and @offline instead of @computer), getting new fun gear from Palm (Treo 650), Levenger (Circa pad) etc. so that I really like and stay engaged with the tools I'm using. It's kind of like getting a new pair of shoes--all of a sudden I'm excited and I want to find somewhere to go.
Posted by Kelly at October 6, 2005 07:25 PM
