Quote Originally Posted by canadianian View Post
Yes I've read the book. Glad to see another Manitoban on here too. Where I get confused logistically is do I keep several next action lists going at the same time and if so how do I move to the day to day in that when I've got several projects on the go or am I just overthinking this which is totally possible too.
I'm not sure you're doing what most gtd'ers would do. The typical project cycle is something like this:
1) Project surfaces and is placed on project list with desired outcome.
2) At least one next action, doable now, is identified and placed on a context list, i.e., @computer.
3) Any other plans, notes, et cetera goes into project reference.
4) Next action is selected from context list at appropriate time and place.
5) Work on project is performed. Project reference consulted as needed.
6) If the project is not done, do 2), else done.
7) Do something else.

Most projects, in the gtd sense, don't require a lot of formal project planning. Refilling prescriptions is a few obvious sequential steps; quarterly off-site backups are a few obvious sequential steps. Getting the siding on my parent's house repaired is a few steps. Writing a long manuscript is mostly putting one sentence after another. The key here is the idea of a lists of next actions by context rather than by project, though.