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Jason Echols and I launched a new blog last night (Apr 18 2006) that we hope will find a place in your GTD hearts. Black Belt Productivity will be a place to encourage the tools that we all use & habits to increase our productivity. We will discuss software (PC mainly, cause that is how we...
A remark by DA that has stuck with me is that after a good mind sweep we need to be vigilant for those issues that crawl back up into our minds. It occurs to me that some kind of running journal – literally open on the desk beside me at all times – might be a useful remedy here. When something...
I just finished the GTD book and am confused about what I will physically have when the program is fully implemented. Can anyone tell me if this is correct? * An area with all reference papers/catalogs etc. filed alphabetically in folders according to topic. * An area with someday/maybe...
I always see GTD as a two-part process: step one, get everything out of your head and into a trusted system; step two, use your head properly. In “Ready for Anything” DA explores many aspects of a freed up mind, and in particular, enhanced creativity. What sort of creative breakthroughs have you...
Gents, this is a question about real situation. I'd like your comments on that. Today I decided to get some pricing information from my subordinate to move one of the production projects a lil bit. I've called him in the morning just to remind that I need this info asap. When called I left the...
I have read GTD and purchased the Netcentrics Outllook Add in....But I have a major workflow mess to clean up...1000+ emails in the inbox and scads of written notes; 10+ direct reports, in a new position that has been vacant for some time. Anyway, I am struggling with using the software to drain...
I'm looking for some advice on best practices about managing the @Calls list. I'd like to know how others manage each item on the list in certain situations. I should mention that I'm an Outlook/Palm user who uses only the basic features provided by Outlook and Palm software (I don't have the GTD...
I thought we could start a thread (maybe even a new thread -- I didn't find older threads like this) where we could share tips and experiences on how to be a smarter web surfer. You know the deal. We go to one web site and we end up clicking on 20 interesting links and in no time we are totally...
I posted this in a previous thread, but at the advice of someone in the thread am also posting here so more people may see it and respond. For those of you who have already seen this I apoligize. I've been flirting w/ GTD for about a year or so. I was very gungho early on. Spent 2 days...
I'm considering going to the RoadMap but I'm concerned that it is more of an intro. I have been slowly implementing GTD for about 6 months. I'm pretty close to getting it to the level where I want it. Has anybody been to the RoadMap? Is it more intro or would it be good for somebody in the...
Hi: I have used GTD in the past for myself and some other people with great results. Life changing experience. The thing is that i now have a friend who is into deep lethargy and doesnt want to do anything or have projects etc. What to do in this case? Thanks
I have a beautiful cherry wood file cabinet that matches all my office furniture and that I'm not willing to give up. The problem is that it has the ridge for the hanging files but no holes I could use to put those metal brackets up. So the files are flopping forward and backward all the time. ...
Hey there everyone, this is my first post after a long while of lurking so this is also my formal hello. I'll start this off with a few selfish questions: I've been using the GTD system for about one year now. After tweaking it all over the place, I've got it somewhat workable. My...
Hi Folks, While listening to Jason Womac's February podcast (found here) I heard one of the participants mention an evolutionary biologist who believes one of the causes of depression/anxiety today is the fact that we have so many more decisions to make than our brains are capable of making. An...
Hello, I travel almost 100% to different client sites, and I am rarely in my home office. Does anyone have any suggestions on the filing system to use?
When you read books by Stephen R. Covey you see a lot of notes of material and books from authors where he bases his ideas on. There are not that many notes in the books of David Allen Does anyone know any books or sources (Except a black belt in Karate) :grin: where David Allen has based his...
Hi all. I noticed when I browse the forum that a lot of people have the need to adopt the GTD methodology in a projectmanagement method. I am wondering about this myself too. I am browsing Amazon.com a lot for this reason and read the reviews there. Is there any good book out there on...
Hi, I've recently started with GTD. I'm running it with a master excel spreadsheet with various worksheet tabs , inc. a someday/maybe , a reference reading, reference holiday ideas. The main worksheet is marked 'all' & here I have my overview , split into sections: A. one off tasks ,...
I have been reading the GTD book, and have a question about how to set up the A-Z filing system. I currently have hanging files that I use. I would like to try and get rid of these as David suggested. Do I create 26 files and label them A-Z to begin the system, or do I just take my existing...
I'm new to GTD, but understand the importance of spending (several days) trying to creat the right structure before Processing my Collected items. I see the flaws in David's original approach when using Outlook. The approach shown here appears to work well. ...
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