David Allen's Blog, page 86

Member Exclusive: NAs For A Big Project (e.g., Dissertation)?

Hello all,

I'm a mother and an ABD who is (relatively) new to GTD. I've had a heck of a summer - unexpected death in the immediate family, combined with preparing for a 3 month research trip away from husband and toddler daughter - which has brought me to GTD for real this time!

Anyway, I am...

GTD Times: GTD System is now available for international shipping

Many of you were excited about the new GTD System we announced last week.  But, our international GTD'ers were disappointed to find out that it could only be shipped to US & Canada.  We're excited to let you know that we've aranged to have the GTD System shipped anywhere in the world through a special link in our store.

Many of you also asked, "Are the CDs new?"  Yes, 5 out of the 6 CDs are completely new content.  One of the CDs is a popular one of Coach Meg Edwards walking through a guided We

Member Exclusive: David's Definition Of Productivity

"Productivity means producing something. If you don't want to produce something (money, relaxation, good relationships) any more than what you have, then you are as productive as you need or want to be."
-David Allen

Member Exclusive: Where Do You Do Your Mindsweeps?

Meg recorded a great audio tip about doing an outdoor mindsweep. Has anyone ever done this? Where do you do your mindsweeps? Do you ever find you get different information in different places?

Member Exclusive: The Outdoor Mindsweep - Aug 3

Meg Edwards shares how she does an outdoor mindsweep.

Member Exclusive: County Fair Week

This week is the local Delta County Fair. Most years I show chickens and sheep. This year it's only chickens but we are showing 2 different breeds. Chicken training is pretty well done, we've got to give them baths today and trim toenails and I've got to find the baby oil for oiling the combs, feet ...

Member Exclusive: Ok To Have An NA That Isn't Related To A Project?

Is it ok to have an next action in a context that isn't related to a project?

Member Exclusive: What One Feature Do You Find The Most Value On GTD Connect?

What feature on GTD connect rewards you with the most value over and over again?

Member Exclusive: Sometimes The Best NAs Are On No Lists

I was doing some around the house collecting as part of a mind sweep and came across some photo prints I had never done anything with. I added hang photos on wall to my project list but I suddenly was overwhelmed with creative energy, found some mounting paste and arranged the photos on the wall. Th...

Member Exclusive: What Aspect Of GTD Gives You The Biggest Rush?

Where do you get your biggest energy rush from GTD?