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GTD Times: Getting the most out of Gmail

The better you are at using a tool, and the more you love the tools you use, the more effective they will be for your GTD system.  David Allen has said time and time again, learn at least the basic speed keys for the tools you use the most, so the tool is not slowing you down.

For those of you on Gmail, here's a handy guide from Google for getting the most out of Gmail.  A few years ago, (before Tasks was added to Gmail), our coaches were working quite a bit with a client on Gmail and wrote ...

GTD Times: The gift of MacBooks + OmniFocus + GTD for an entire school system

GTD enthusiast Kerry Gallivan has been working with a wonderful project in Maine that is bringing MacBooks,  OmniFocus & GTD to nearly 60,000 students and educators.  It's an amazing story and congratulations to all involved in making this happen.  Truly a remarkable achievement which will greatly benefit the students, teachers, their families and communities.

As a GTD evangelist myself, last March I was fortunate to attend the GTD Summit in San Francisco. This was a first-ever event hosted b...

Member Exclusive: Location Of Lists

Question for all you Gods of GTD.

I am new to this but it has made a great difference in my life. I am the laziest guy on the planet. Unfortunately I also have high standards. This led to Lots of procrastination and stress. GTD has helped immeasurably in this regard.

Anyway my question i...

GTD Times: I'm sure I'll remember...

"The short-term memory part of your mind--the part that tends to hold all of the incomplete, undecided, and unorganized "stuff"--functions much like RAM on a personal computer. Your conscious mind, like the computer screen, is a focusing tool, not a storage place. You can only think about 2 or 3 things at once."

- David Allen (p.22 of Getting Things Done)

Member Exclusive: Advice And Suggestions Welcomed And Needed

Hi GTDers-

I have been cruising on GTD with a MacBookPro and OmniFocus on my iPhone.

Two weeks ago my employment changed to a new place that is all on PCs utilizing Outlook 2003.

I thought "no big deal." In reality, I have been doing a crash and burn. With all the new processes, orientati...

Member Exclusive: David Allen On Twitter

In DC again. Fascinating how it serves the everyman bureaucratic along w/the power elite (same DNA?)

Member Exclusive: David Allen On Twitter

On the road again, reminded how cool our zip mesh pouches for adapters, batteries, chargers, headphones. http://bit.ly/OvumI

Member Exclusive: Making It All Work - August 2009

August 2009 - David's Webinar on Making It All Work--the best practices for control & perspective.

Member Exclusive: Outlook Tips & Tricks - July 2009

July 2009 - Learn the tips, tricks & best practices for using GTD with Outlook. Originally presented as a Webinar by Coach Kelly Forrister. (Note: if you prefer to view this in a larger format, it is also archived on the GoToWebinar site.

Member Exclusive: Guided Mindsweep - July 2009

July 2009 - Got a clear head? Originally presented as a Webinar by Coach Kelly Forrister, this 30-minute video will walk you through a GTD mindsweep. Download the trigger lists.