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    The "Aha" moment with my weekly review happened...

    The "Aha" moment with my weekly review happened when I went with an all paper system. My 3-4 hour reviews went down to an hour. I eliminated all the jumping around from application to application,...
  2. I used to do something very similar to what you...

    I used to do something very similar to what you are doing, but you are really cheating yourself.

    The purer you get with GTD the better.

    Think about this, what is easier to read, interpret and...
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    I have been doing GTD for 10 years and have tried...

    I have been doing GTD for 10 years and have tried every type of digital, paper, and hybrid system out there

    For me

    Nothing is faster than paper
    Nothing helps me scan by lists faster than paper...
  4. I'm afraid I am going to tell you that you were...

    I'm afraid I am going to tell you that you were on the right track having one big binder. You need to be able to take everything with you and be able to scan all of your lists whenever you have...
  5. You should seriously consider a paper-based...

    You should seriously consider a paper-based system.

    It is the most functional, fastest, and works best

    Even David says so

    I have tried many things, and I always come back to paper
    ...
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    If you are working GTD completely, and you are...

    If you are working GTD completely, and you are doing a Weekly Review, I feel it is impossible to have too many Next Actions. I mean this literally

    If you are running your system correctly, you...
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    The best solution I have found to stop...

    The best solution I have found to stop procrastination that is beyond the obvious

    If you have a paper-based system that goes everywhere with you, and you check it throughout the day, you can make...
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    I agree, errands list But let me also suggest,...

    I agree, errands list

    But let me also suggest, is there another way to get those documents that is a better use of your time?

    Delegate, ask for UPS or mail? are thee documents important enough...
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    I am also on paper Two of the biggest benefits...

    I am also on paper

    Two of the biggest benefits

    I can do a HUGE amount of work from almost anywhere anytime (contacts on Blackberry)

    I can do my weekly review early Saturday morning at my...
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    1. When and how did you start introducing the GTD...

    1. When and how did you start introducing the GTD process to your child?

    I just started with our 15 year old. We also have 2 13s and 1 9. I think the 15 year old is old enough to "get it"

    3....
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    Everything that is a Waiting For should go on a...

    Everything that is a Waiting For should go on a list.

    Keep the list (all your lists) on paper. Nothing is faster than paper.

    #1 reason to capture all WFs. Do you really want to decide "Do I...
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    I use paper checklists. I either put them in my...

    I use paper checklists. I either put them in my tickler file, or put reminders in the tickler file

    Nothing is faster than paper

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    J.D. Iles...
  13. I approached this issue just like this for years,...

    I approached this issue just like this for years, but for the last few years I have followed GTD to the letter in regards to projects.

    Ask yourself the following:
    The reason you upgrade something...
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