Community Forums: PUBLIC: Discuss Getting Things Done

I know it is not orthodox GTD thinking, but I find a Today list to be really invaluable. Each morning I go through all of my next action lists and add between 3 - 5 things to my Today list. I think this is helpful in two ways, 1) it reminds me to review all of my next actions each morning and 2) I...

For awhile I tried to accomplish Inbox Zero in both my work and personal email systems. I was successful, but decided that actually moving the emails out of the Inbox was wasted effort. Now I use the unread count to actually be my inbox zero. No unread emails = inbox zero. One thing I do to make...

Hi everyone, I've recently came across Getting Things Done, bought the book in August and it's been working great for me. Beside being a secretary/ executive assistant, I'm also a trainer, in subjects like organization, personal and professional management, business writing, etc., here in...

On DA's blog post today he talked about this...http://www.gtdtimes.com/2013/03/20/trust-yourself-to-do/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GtdTimes+%28GTD+Times%29 Well, "talked about" meaning a quote was posted...great quote, though! "Trust yourself to do what you...

Hello, I'm in a bit of a bind whether I have a project or area of focus on my hands here: 1. There is a news story I am following, and I want to save all information I find relating to it. The only next action I can think of is "be aware of the story" or "track the story". Is this a project...

Hi all, I am new to GTD, and I am having trouble figuring out how to apply the concepts to my job. I am a Business Analyst, and I usually have anywhere from one to four projects assigned to me at any given time. Each of my projects have several deliverables, which require anywhere from a few...

Where do you keep your list(s) of higher goals? Do you keep them all in a simple .txt or .doc file that you review weekly? Do you print them out and keep them in your filing cabinet? Do you combine them into a single document, or do you keep them separate? Just curious how you guys do it? ...

In an ideal world my work laptop would be the central hub for my GTD system. I am trying to implement GTD but there is one issue that is keeping me from going all in. That is the problem associated with having personal data on my work laptop. If you dismiss the privacy concerns there are still...

After using GTD since 2007, I have found priorities and goals to be the system's achilles heal. I think there's a fair chance I'm doing something wrong, so I want to give the community a chance to correct me and defend GTD. Time in life is short and finite. I have reached a conclusion that if...

Nearly one year ago, on March 12th, 2009 David Allen opened first GTD Summit in San Francisco. It was a great pleasure to be there and to feel this GTD energy that filled the conference rooms and networking venues. One of the most memorable moments of this event was Major General Randal...

As the first point of contact with clients, it is critical that our receptionist create a positive impression. The ideal candidate is articulate and enthusiastic, enjoys interacting with callers and is committed to providing outstanding customer support. Job duties include but are not limited to...

I know that lots of other people also find that their @computer context can get quite big and unwieldy. Here are my distinctions or sub-contexts for this, to help break up the list: @online (self explanatory) @offline " " @web research (all the googling/browser based searching around tasks)...

I'm processing my inbox so starting this thread is a 2 min action. I think it's an interesting question none the less. The item is "Give friend USB stick back". The trouble is he is a friend who I do freelance work for. I do have an agenda list for him but we go through it regularly on the...

Hello, Please share your experience addressing deadlines within the framework of the GTD system. For context, I am new to GTD and just finished the book. David seems to divide tasks into those that are either "Calendar items that need to be completed *on* a specific day or *at* a specific...

Have I heard it correctly in the latest "Up Close with David" podcast? Is David getting rid of physical things to prepare for leaving United States for good? If so I would invite David and Kathryn to establish the permanent base camp in Poland! We have: - real winters; - no earthquakes;...

I work with parents, teachers and other central office personnel in a large school district and need a way to track phone calls, emails and other communcations. I have tried creating my own paper phone log and using a MS Access database, but can't seem to find a template that allows me to print a...

Hello! I was just wondering if other people had handy tips/tricks for using GTD methodology to get your mind off an issue. Example: I have an employee who is wanting a raise - he's talented but the reasons he's asking for a raise are not very valid and has also recently gotten one. He is also...

Hi all, I have recently set up x3 Getting Things Done offices (one at work, one at my girlfriend’s house and one at my house) and although it is very early days I already feel that I am almost at the stage of mind like water status!! I believe that in a month or two hopefully this stage will be...

For GTDers in or near London, David Allen will be doing a speech for Campus by the Book on March 15th. You can register using this link: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5657046378 Event Details Is your workload overwhelming? Does it just keep mounting up while your stress levels reach fever...

Hi all, first post and dutch so please ignore bad spelling here and there;) I'm a general contractor with personel, an office and multiple building sites i have to manage . I therefore need to be mobile and found the following method. I use a Windows phone, so on the road i can mail and...