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Set-up a complete and 100% free and online GTD system using Google Apps http://bit.ly/dhDlna If you have any other similar implementations, please chip in.

I think I have implemented GTD very good - capturing of everything - inbox to zero on regular basis - processing - weekly review - tickler file - file folders and the daily work is done in a relatively smooth way but

I've been using goldmine for a while now and have recently been asked to print out my daily call apointment list with notes. I've spent hours trying to figure out how to do so myself. Please help :) There are endless options and none of them seem to work.

Hello, I'm brand new to GTD and would like to learn the system without getting all wrapped up in the various software options. Essentially, i would like to use a spiral notebook for capturing all my contexts (calls, @ office, @ home, errands, read/review, waiting for, etc.) as well as my...

Hi all I'm still in the process of reading THE book but I have a quick question. I think I understand reference filing and the importance of it being close at hand - but is it the same as my general collection of files relating to years of correspondence on different issues. ie the to and...

Recently I started with a new job, and for now I'm in the proces of drafting my business Horizons Of Focus. From my job description I'm destilling mainly areas of focus. But in the job description are also required competencies stated. Where do those fit? How do you deal with competence...

I feel internal vibration when I think of my to-do list. I have projects (10) and next actions (54). I don't make projects for next actions like "Meet with financial manager because she wanted me to get into her office to discuss some work related issues". That's why I have difference between...

I remember that somewhere I´ve read that one has about 6-10 AoF. In another context (maybe "Ready for anything"?) I think I read the advise to make a detailed list everything that could be inside this AoF (including the job-description for the actual occupation, list of hobbies, friends..). ...

GTD is imo the perfect methodology for things to be done (as simple as possible, as complex as needed), on the "horizontal axis". It is furthermore of maximal interest to me for incorporating the higher levels of prospective (vertical axis). Anyhow, recently I found that the hint to review...

When processing paper stuff and objects, I usually think I know instantly what the next action is and if it will take more than two minutes and the context I can do it in. But, I am having problems with working from the lists I make. I often cannot tell at that particular moment where it fits...

hi, i've been using GTD for a couple years and one problem i have is tracking actions for non-current projects. for example, i have a "fix closet door in guest bedroom" project. the next action was to figure out what hardware i needed and i determined i needed a 2 inch screw. so i added...

Hi all - Set up my outlook 2003 Tasks this morning as GTD suggests. I have a question. I often have multiple entries under a particluar entry in a category. So, I wanted to insert a spreadsheet to mark a date and what responses were. I can insert the spreadsheet fine, do my edits, but when...

Hi all, I'm a newbie to GTD. It works for me so far, mainly in the workplace. However, I have some problems with next actions for my personal projects, which are too general. How would you define next action if these life projects were yours: 1. Have a lot of fun. 2. Be healthy. 3. Dress...

Anyone know which countries use/know of GTD system/tools the most?

Hi everyone, Today I read the great article at GTD Times titled "It's all Work" - http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/10/25/its-all-work/ . If you haven't read it, check it out! Yesterday, I came across this article called "Reasons to keep your hobby a hobby" - http://bit.ly/bS94Io which seems to go a...

I thought I'd quickly share a "happy gtd moment"... Work is starting a new project; and armed with my new insights about GTD that I gained while I was a Connect member I've found the interface between the "project plan" and "my GTD system" much simpler to see this time around. The "project...

I have been trolling the forums for a couple of months now and finally decided to jump in with a question. I am in a high level sales position where I call on C-Level executives throughout the United States, at any one time I have about 1,000 contacts in my queue, that I typically contact about 4...

Bare with me on this.....I am frustrated with getting next actions captured and processed. Perhaps it is too much input, maybe not. I am using Outlook 2007 and NextAction! on a Blackberry 9000. My question concerns the use of projects. In my work I will numerous tasks, calls and details...

Let's say that you have 100 items on your Inventory lists ( Calls, PC, Action). When you are working in your office, you feasibly could make a call, finish a PC task, or work on an action item. Does this mean that you will need to review all 100 ( combo of paper lists and PC folders) each time...