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Hi, just wondering if there are any Ecco users that would like to share their GTD setups. I've heard a lot about it and everyone seems to rave about it, thanks to Steve for posting that ftp site to dowload the app. TIA 8)

I checked GTD from the library a few weeks back, and have read this web site and lurked here on the message boards. I do not have a palm but am interested in something that would combine word/excel documents with plain old paper. Do people usually use a notebook? Note cards? I have 2 home...

The hardest thing for me right now (and traditionally) is the filing system. I used to have hanging folders bulging full of stuff. Very hard to access. I like David's idea of individual files for each item but i am still confused. I don't think my filing cabinet works without hanging folders. So if...

What are the best methods you all have found for dealing with co-workers and bosses that are NOT using GTD or, it seems, any method of management at all? I feel like this is my last barrier to "stress-free productivity". I'm starting to feel like there are only so many reminder emails and calls I...

I posted this in the Gadget forum but it is also applicable here. Im looking at implementing the GTD process and purchasing a PDA. I am a technical Program manager and I work with several teams of engineers and scientist. I am responsible for project tracking, schedules, Travel, budget etc.... I...

I have just finished a book that should be a companion volume to GTD. :-) I found myself doing the whole GTD system but still putting off the next action (as I have read others on this board do as well). I know from my past performances that I'm a chronic procrastinator. So I just read The Now...

GTD is working like majic on projects that only have a few steps but I struggle with projects that have the following characteristics:1) have a lot of component actions 2) require the use many kinds of information and from different sources (including hard data, such as technical specifications...

I saw on BN.com today that they are starting another GTD class on 7/9 and it is currently open for registration. Thought others might be interested as well. If anyone has taken the class, I'd be interested in hearing how you liked it, what you got out of it, etc.

Hey all, Quick question. When you're preparing file folders do you use all one tab position or the mixture of left, center, and right. I ask because as I create folders they are in random order and so using all 3 positions of tabs gets messy. Any thoughts?

With the discussions going on about how to plan and block time for projects, I went back to GTD and looked for more information on the topic. On page 40 where DA is discussing No More "Daily To-Do" Lists, he says: "Having a working game plan as a reference point is always useful..." On...

I've read GTD a couple of times and i'm trying to find the best way to adapt it to my current system. I'm a 27 years-old professional that works as a systems analyst for the local government. I am starting to tackle bigger projects and for the first time in my life, i'm going be managing a...

I am thinking of using GTD but would like to hear what other people have to say...specifically, I guesss I'm looking for success stories about how the system has helped. Doesn't have to be earth shattering stuff-- just want to know that it's working for some people. Thanks in advance!

I am a city high school principal, getting an enormous amount of paper across my desk, and multiple urgent interruptions during the day. It is very difficult to maintain even a two-minute focus on some days. The weekly review has helped me tremendously but I have had difficulty figuring out how to...

I just finished reading GTD and now I want to implement it. I would like to start off using plain text files--I think this will give me the flexibility to adapt and evolve the system to fit me until I "get it." At that point, I'll probably want to write a web-based software system for it. ...

I guess I am just going to start reposting my questions, since all the answers got lost when the forum crashed. Here is the first one: I understand that a project is a series of next actions, and that you can’t “do a project”. So when I am doing my weekly review and I think of a project,...

I am finding that it takes way to much time to process my email (turn them into ref, or tasks, or delegated tasks, etc). I can’t afford to keep doing it, even though I love my GTD system. I tried the Outlook plug-in, but it didn’t help much. I don’t mind spending an hour on Fridays for...

When my boss goes out of town, he leaves an itinerary with hotel contact info, etc. on it. He'll only be gone for about 3 days, which makes me not want to enter it as a note in my PDA. However, I don't know where to file this piece of paper in the office. Tickler file (moving it day to day)? Create...

Forgive me if this post is too long, but I feel it may be helpful! To introduce myself, I am 38 years old and the owner and founder of a 89+ person business worth about 3 million. When I was 18, I became pregnant and quickly married the father of the babies- twins. We were desperate but...

I'm wondering if anyone has attended the Fred Pryor / Career Track 1 day seminar, "How to Balance Priorities & Manage Multiple Projects". I just received a flyer for it today-- thought I might be able to learn some new tricks to supplement my GTD practice. Any thoughts?