GTD, Get Things Done! noob
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- rafalski0
I hear iGTD is good (mac only)
http://bargiel.home.pl/iGTD/
- Mojo0
JK: Thanks a lot! I was sure there'd be some here who swear by it!
But .. I am a PC user so no omnifocus :(
I am so desperately in need to take control of my life, it's amazing how things can pile up and actually cause you to do less.
Thanks again
- I live by it and love it.JKristofer
- For there is nothing to worry about, and it's not your fault. Leave behind one's nonsense.AlphaOmega
- Options aren't your brain's best friend. Clear one's mind, then everything else will open up.AlphaOmega
- RoomFive0
post-it notes + pen = GTD :)
- JKristofer0
My favorite topic.
GTD has absolutely changed my life from a "stress wreck" to an absolute enjoyable controlled life. Once you've committed 100% of yourself to your system you will wonder how you've even managed to wake up in the morning without it. I have been completely GTD for almost 2 years at this point.
I would suggest you start off by purchasing stacks and stacks of index cards (without lines) and find your favorite pens to purchase. I would also recommend purchasing those big plastic file boxes for inbox storage.
Once you have these, grab some binder clips and clip half stacks of index cards to be placed in various spots in your home (next to the bed, kitchen, living room, office, etc.) and couple these with pens.
Now for the fun part, begin downloading on index cards, every single thing you can think of. Just list a thought per index card. I would not suggest that you try and fill the card, but rather use a card for each individual thought. Even if it's just a word. use that 1 card for that 1 word.
Once you've gotten most out of your head grab those plastic storage boxes and begin (collection time) to throw physical misplaced items and questionable items (including bills, things that you wanted to replace, things that need attention, business cards, appointments that you've jotted down on some odd receipt, ideas you once wrote down on a take-out menu, an unidentified DVD that's been sitting on your desk, etc.) in the box.
Take your time with these steps before you begin processing and organizing.
I would also recommend you download Omnifocus. http://www.omnigroup.com/applica… I like this app right now and have tried just about every app available to date.
Good luck and feel free to email me regarding GTD if you want. I love to talk about it.
- Omni products are great.Jaline
- Agreed. My altitudes are all created in OmniOutliner. http://www.omnigroup…JKristofer
- I need a mac, I just don't like using them. Perhaps I'll try installing OSX on my PC.Mojo
- canuck0
Make a list of things that need to be done in order of importance, then start checking things off. Re-use from other projects/tasks to make things move quicker. Reward your self at milestones.
- So you don't think I should try GTD?Mojo
- I know nothing of this gtd, only how I stay on top of things.canuck
- Mojo, you have nothing to lose by submersing yourself in a new system to see if it works for you. At least try it at 100% before deciding.JKristofer
- Mojo
I want to implement GTD, but have no idea where to start. What are your experiences with GTD, how did it go, what worked best, how did you start?
I am constantly overwhelmed and experience lack of productivity from it.
help