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GTD Times: Plugging holes when others aren't getting things done

Jay, a college student, wrote in to GTD Times to ask about how to get things done in a largely volunteer-based organization.  Can you still do GTD if other people around you don't?

Dear GTD Times,

First off, let me say thanks for providing such a wonderful free GTD resource. It really means a lot to a student like me. I have a question that I was wondering if someone would answer for me or even write up a little article on. I'm not sure if GTD Times usually has a reader submitted question secti

Member Exclusive: BlackBerry Screen Projection

I would appreciate information regarding how to project the screen images from a BlackBerry to a standard projector.

Member Exclusive: Dissatisfied With Webinars

I have read, watched, and listened to almost all of the content in Connect, except for the new webinar format. I have viewed about 1/2 of one and 1/4 of another out of the 5 now available. I started to watch the latest on email, a topic of great relevance to me right now, and just.. stopped. Why?

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Member Exclusive: Bears

I am getting ready to go on vacation and was re-reading my hotel confirmation last night. I am still laughing at this unfortunate typo in their email. Not only could a bear eat your kid, you will be fined.

Member Exclusive: Working With A VA: Making The Hours Count

Hi Folks,

I've reached a big milestone in the life of my business. I have hired a virtual assistant.

What are your suggestions for how I can make sure that I get the most from having her help? I've started mindmapping the project she'll be working on and I'm capturing a list of all the info s...

Member Exclusive: Have You Taken The GTD-Q Lately?

Since the GTD-Q is a situational test--based on how you are currently doing--I find it helpful to retake it every now again. In fact, as a Connect member, your past results are saved, so it can be great data to take it at different times based on your current workload, mood, time of year etc., to se...

Member Exclusive: Horizons Of Focus - Higher Levels - Part III - Aug 20

When I envisioned these articles I thought we could combine one to two year goals (30K) three to five year vision and strategy (40K) and life purpose and life values (50K) together into one article, but I think it will make the most sense to focus this article on one to two year goals (30K) and dire...

GTD Times: Google spreadsheet as a GTD list manager

Jesse, a GTD'er in Pittsburgh, sent David a write up about how he's managing his GTD lists in a Google spreadsheet.   The useful thing about spreadsheets for GTD is that they are very customizable and sortable.  Google Spreadsheet also has a handy "Form" feature for quick capture into the form.  Here's what Jesse does:<!--more-->

I know every crank in the world has a version of your system that they use -- and I'm no exception -- instead of the sets of paper lists your book describes, I have been using a s

Member Exclusive: Managing Email Webinar Is Now Live

The Managing Email Webinar is now available on the home page of Connect for replay. It's about an hour and goes through the fundamentals of processing & organizing email GTD style. I also answered some member questions submitted throughout the Webinar.

Enjoy!

Member Exclusive: Up Close With David Allen - August 19

A unique Up Close with David Allen and his wife Kathryn, sharing about their travels and approaches to GTD.