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GTD Times: Hacking Mail and iCal for GTD

Yes, we know it makes for a great debate, but GTD really is for men or women, PC or Mac, paper or digital.  It's an approach that gets overlayed onto the tools that work for you.  Since so many GTD'ers are on a Mac, and we're always looking to feature a wide-range of GTD'er styles, Meghan Wilker was chosen as one of David Allen's upcoming "In Conversation" interviews for GTD Connect members.   It will be posted on GTD Connect this summer.  We're also excited that Meghan will soon be a regular co

Member Exclusive: Outlook 2007 With Add-on Vs. Eproductivity

I am new here and don't know much. I have ADHD and I am trying to determine how Outlook 2007 with the new GTD add on would compare with Lotus Notes and Eproductivity. I understand that this question may be to general in nature but any input is highly welcome. I hope I have posted this to the prop...

Member Exclusive: Collect Podcast - Organizer As A Collection Tool

In the latest podcast, the team discussed their concerns with using a bound notetaker (journal, organizers) to collect new information. Because it is not possible to tear out pages, they cannot be dropped into an Inbox, and there is risk that the notes never make it to the organizing phase...

I've...

Member Exclusive: Best Practices Of Collect

David Allen and his technology team discuss the best practices of GTD's Collect phase. What makes a good collection tool? What do you need on-the-go? At home? Hear David's tips & tricks on this key phase of the the GTD system.

Member Exclusive: Are Your Lists Always Current?

A question I often get asked around the tactical piece of GTD, is about maintaining the lists. Specifically, people will ask me, "Do you mark something complete as soon as you finish it, and create the next action, or wait until your weekly review?"

My answer? Both. I have no set rule about thi...

Member Exclusive: Completely Overwhelmed, How To Do LESS?

I´m about four weeks into my GTD implementation, I have empty in boxes and a relatively complete set of lists in excel and more or less a place for everything with a neat name tag. It feels great, even if my GTD-Q still comes out as victim / responder. This process has made me realize the following ...

Podcast: David Allen - Best Practices of Collect

David Allen and his technology team discuss the best practices of GTD's Collect phase. What makes a good collection tool? What do you need on-the-go? At home? Hear David's tips & tricks on this key phase of the the GTD system. Click here to listen now or click here to download. (mp3, 34:37). For access to all previous podcasts, check out our complete podcast feed. <!-- -->

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GTD Times: Best practices of GTD Collect

David Allen & his team sat down to record a podcast on the best practices of Collect.

In this 35 minute podcast they talk about:

Some of their favorite tools for capturing anywhere, anytime
The essential tools for work and home spaces
What makes or breaks a good collection tool?
The essential "red folder"
Collect versus organize and why most people don't get the difference
Why an empty inbox reduces interruptions
What's it like to work in a GTD culture?

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Member Exclusive: Unending Client Files As Projects?

I have just finish listening & watching Kelly's Guided Weekly Review webinar & I realized the huge block I am having with GTD is that my "Projects" never end. I am in the accounting business and our client files go on forever. I use the GTD add in for Outlook and I like being able to sort by action...

Member Exclusive: Beta Testers For IPhone/iPod App Needed