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Episode #258: Clarify Skills Lab

In this new Skills Lab webinar we took a deep dive into the Clarify step in the GTD workflow. With quizzes, exercises, and practice scenarios, this is a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice. Improving your skill on the Clarify step is one of the best ways to make your reviews easier, and make your choices easier when it's time to engage with your predefined work. You will benefit if you have real-time access to your calendar, Projects and Next Actions lists.

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Episode #257: Capture Skills Lab

In our most recent Skills Lab webinar we took a deep dive into the Capture step in the GTD workflow. We discussed what makes a leakproof capture tool. We also distinguished between capturing as a behavior and the tools we use to capture. With quizzes, exercises, and practice scenarios, this will be a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice.

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Episode #256: Go the Distance

David Allen talks about the difference between an incomplete system and a complete system, one which you can completely trust.

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Getting Others to Change

How do you motivate people to change their behavior? This is a common question for managers, executives, coaches, teachers, parents, and anyone else who ever wants other people around them to act differently in a consistent way.

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Episode #255: Project and Someday/Maybe Lists

We had another thought-provoking discussion during our Office Hour. Topics included Project and Someday/Maybe Lists, clear lines between reference and actionable items, and much more.

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Episode #254: Overcoming Procrastination

In this new Skills Lab recording we took a deep dive into the causes of procrastination, and the cures. With quizzes, exercises, and practice scenarios, this is a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice.

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Episode #253: Reflecting

In this Skills Lab, we take a deep dive into the Reflect step in the GTD workflow. With quizzes, exercises, and practice scenarios, this will be a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice.

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The Second-worst Task List App

The second-worst task list app is an inbox with stuff that’s been there more than 48 hours. Here are some reasons the inbox is a poor list manager.

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Episode #252: Engage

Put your GTD skills to the test in this new Skills Lab webinar. We focused on the basics of the Engage step, including how you spend your time and choosing what to do. Through a set of fun quizzes, practice scenarios, and lively group discussions, this was a valuable opportunity to fine-tune GTD practice.

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Episode #251: Projects and Next Actions

This was the first of several planned GTD Skills Lab webinars. In this installment, we focus on the fundamentals of projects and next actions. Through a set of fun quizzes, engaging practice scenarios, and lively group discussions, this is a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice.

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