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I work for government and most of the work is given out to consultants to do, and we project manage and pull all the work together. I haven't been doing well at it so far. Frequent problems occur when I need to schedule a meeting so the consultant can present the results to us, they say they are...

I've been working with the GTD methodolgy ever since my first job out of college in 2004--my boss was a huge GTD fan and nabbed copies of the original book for everyone in the office. Needing a way to understand the work world as a fresh college grad, I glommed on to a method that made a lot of...

So I have no problem with the whole lack of a distinct connection between projects and actions on separate lists. But these items make it confusing: -Some projects have "project plans" and "support material" where you are supposed to go for new "next actions", others don't. This creates...

I came across this trick in one of Richard Bandler's books and knew the GTD community could benefit from it: "One of our students has a couple of businesses and has to file a lot of papers and records. Whenever something has to be filed, he asks himself, "Where would I look for this when I need...

Hi, As I understand it, nothing goes on the calendar than doesn't absolutely have to get done on that day at that time. Actions are to be chosen from NA lists during non-scheduled daily time. So, if I have 10 projects with long terms deadlines, how do I ensure that a NA gets done to move the...

Hello everyone I'm getting a little hung up on Contexts and I wonder if you can help. I have been really enjoying implementing GTD and it's taking me a long time- over a year so far. The 5 level view is really helpful, and I am starting to get real energy and focus. (I'm a slow learner.) ...

In recent posts, some have posed the question, "is GTD too complex?" As expected, more folks on this GTD forum say "no," or "yes but," "if you don't like it don't do it," or some version of that. Obviously we are GTD fans, so no surprise. So enough of the "ooorahh"s and head bobbing on our...

Hey, For the weekly review, is reviewing reference materials like Mind Maps part of that process ?

One thing we don't talk much about is delegalting, but this a huge factor in self management and efficiency. Any best practices? Money can be a big constraint here.

I have something that I need to do / some information that I need to find out lets say by a phone call or checking a file. Its an easy single action. I need to do it at some point in the next 6 months but it doesn't need to be done now. I could do it now if I wanted. Should I put a note in my...

Do people have thoughts on bringing a GTD system online without doing a complete collection phase first? I've made some efforts to implement GTD in my life in the past without success. After using a few different processing tools (ThinkingRock, DGT GTD) I have a feel for the software side of the...

I have this program but never used it, looking at videos now but.. i don't know. I'm just trying to get the hang of this GTD thing. Is MS Project one of these things DA would describe as a toy?

Here is a comment I noticed on Evernote forum about gtd "no gtd for me either. i think it is interesting, and certainly worth a look, but a waste of effort in my opinion. obviously, i have an odd organizational system, but it works for me, and i have to wonder how many people using gtd now will...

I'm looking to team up / buddy up with someone for mutual support / accountability for getting things done. I envision checking in on a regular basis, maybe by Skype, video conferencing, or by phone. Please let me know if you're interested. patrickjordanemail@gmail.com

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Hy everybody, A long time ago I start working with gtd. Over time I realized, that there are some typical things, that doesn't work well. For me it is the empty physical inbox. Its become bigger and bigger and not more empty, as it should. What are your fights with the stuff? What do you...

So the email I am waiting for is on my "waiting for list" but how to I record that I need to send out other emails when that email comes in (with the addresses that I need) One next action of email x and y when email from z comes in? but it isn't an action I can do straight away? Im a little...

I am new to GTD (implemented at work this Jan, and at home this Feb/March). This is my story. A few years ago I read part of the GTD book and triumphed at home by setting up a partial filing system. My beloved continued to ask me to just write a list, and things would get done. This winter I...

What do you most want out of GTD? A physical inbox no higher than 3 inches? What is the BEST benefit of GTD for you? Email to zero? What is the one thing when you have achieved it/reached it/found it that you know you are in your personal GTD zone? No voicemails? Mine is reflecting time. If I...

I'd like to hear what people have done in terms of file naming standards for electronic reference materials (documents, etc.). I can usually find what I want using windows search and going through folders, but I'm sure there's a better way in the first place. e.g.,