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The Critically Most Important Place to Start with GTD

David Allen's answer about where to start with GTD? Anywhere.

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Roy’s GTD Story

One takeaway from GTD for Teens that I haven't gotten from any other GTD source: As you're clarifying your projects, ask yourself "What's Next?"

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Episode #57: David Allen on the Natural Planning Model®

In this episode, David shares some useful insights regarding how we already plan projects when we’re at our best: The Natural Planning Model.  He contrasts this behavior with the much more common unnatural or reactive planning models.  You’ll also learn about the importance of vision and principles when planning, and a practical way to get […]

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What have you done lately?

What have you done lately? I mean, what have you actually finished, completed, and accomplished? If you haven’t made a list in the last year, I would highly recommend that you take a few minutes and capture that. It has always intrigued me how much a less-than-conscious part of me can still have energy wrapped […]

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Is Your World Outrunning You?

What have you done lately? I mean, what have you actually finished, completed, and accomplished? If you haven’t made a list in the last year, I would highly recommend that you take a few minutes and capture that. It has always intrigued me how much a less-than-conscious part of me can still have energy wrapped […]

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Is Your World Outrunning You?

There is nothing new in the world, except how frequently things are new, and the number of people having to accept and adapt consistently to that reality. The difference between your world and that of your parents is in how much less you can count on anything providing stability in your life and work, for […]

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F.D.’s GTD Story

Note: F.D.’s GTD story is in the form of an email he sent to David Allen. In it, he describes how he came across GTD, the positive impact it has had on his life, and the tools he uses. Hello David! I’d like to wish you, your family, and your team a Happy New Year. […]

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Episode #56: David Allen on Mental RAM, Rapid Refocusing, and Checklists

Today we have three separate, rare segments pulled from the archives on different concepts that are all related to memory and performance improvement.  First, you’ll hear a segment regarding the idea of mental RAM, and what happens when we leave unclosed loops open in our lives.  Next, you’ll learn about multitasking vs. rapid refocusing and […]

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Bob’s GTD Story

Note: Bob’s GTD story is in the form of an email he sent to the team at David Allen Company. In it, he describes how he came across GTD, what tools he has used, and the positive impact it has had on his life. Greetings! My name is Bob Mecozzi, and I have been the […]

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Episode #55: David Allen on Removing System Drag

What behaviors actually make a difference in your GTD system? Listen as David Allen shares tips on removing system drag in five critical areas.      Subscribe or Download to GTD Podcasts iTunes Stitcher Libsyn Google Play Music Spotify SoundCloud  

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