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I find paper works brilliantly for me. A few years ago I had my lists in excel and they just weren't particularly attractive. Paper and pen is just more comfortable somehow. I have just...

I also use mindmaps to log my 30-50K. I use Freemind (freeware). I also use mindmaps for my 20K and have found the visual nature of the maps to be by far the best way to look at my Areas of Focus...

A few years old now, but I really enjoyed Small Giants: Companies That Choose to be Great Instead of Big by Bo Burlingham. Definitely highly recommended.

I'd really recommend listening to the free podcasts that are available on davidco.com. The other option might be to try to get hold of an audio version of the book if you find reading isn't your...

I would use my action support file rather than create a separate file for it. I would enter it onto my list and add N/A Supp in brackets so that I know where to find the related paperwork. I often...

Hi Tom,
I have a Waiting For folder that I use to store the single items that don't have a project but are related to a WF item. I also use it as a "quick find" area for those items that I don't...

I have two areas of my system which I keep separate - personal and professional. I work both my areas on paper and this system allows me to keep work at work and avoid delving into it when I am at...

I would agree and call it an AofF for the moment. This is obviously something long term, due to the nature of the work needed. It's also an area where you may find other, hopefully more fun,...

I would definitely recommend that she has her own inbox and that you encourage her to use your inbox so that she knows where she can put things that you need to see/action. A good routine might be...

I would agree with the other posters that the weekly review is more strategic.

My job involves a lot of short actions, single ones as well as project related, so my lists move very quickly. I use...

I'd also be interested - please do feel free to post.
All ideas are welcome here! :D

Hi jmit and welcome to the Forums!

To answer your first question, I would use an Action Support folder for these types of documents and I keep the folder on my desk so that documents are really...

Thank you for sharing your purpose/principles and outcomes. They are really strong and inspiring! I hope that having this great vision can move your GTD process on and give you a focus to succeed. ...

I'd agree with Carolyn that a mindmap could be really helpful. I have two AofF mindmaps - one for professional and one for personal - and find it a really good way to engage with the 20,000ft level.

Chris,
I do sometimes add the follow-up action next to my waiting for item, particularly if I don't have any detailed project plans to refer to. My rough rule is to keep it short - often it is just...

I love this! It's such a good example to explain the very essence of GTD - concentrate on one thing at a time and store everything else to be used when required. I'll be adding this to my informal...

Hi Brian,

From the information you have given, I think you may need to be more distinct with your next actions. Try to make sure you have an action verb heading every action to ensure that you...

I'm so sorry to hear you are in such a tough situation. I know exactly what it is like to have a really difficult boss. Over 10 years ago I was in the same situation, where my contract was coming...

I would definitely endorse Dena's ideas, particularly no. 3 about the Sd/Mb list. Quite a few people split the list into a Someday/Later and Someday/Maybe to make a distinction between those things...

For your meeting example, I would put a note in my diary (normally as an all-day event) to remind me that the meeting is happening on that day and to reactivate any following actions; if it was...