GTD, Get Things Done! noob
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- skelly_b0
I have working along these lines for a couple years now, and it does bring some peace to my typically unorganized world. Like anything, don't be afraid to modify the system to your liking, it's yo' life.
I myself use to-do lists for all my projects. As you know, a project is just about any undertaking I take one. I keep an Inbox. And a simple filing system with folders in alphabetical order. That's it for me. Anymore than that and the system starts to get in my way.
- landock0
I've read about a few people who are using 37signal's Backpack as their GTD app. Check this shit out of you want to get all crazy with the index cards. http://www.diyplanner.com/templa…
- Ramanisky20
GET-ERR-DONE noob
- Mojo0
you don't have to use the computer, but lets face it, it's much faster to have all your data easily searchable, editable, organisable - quick to input, quick to change etc..
GTD is more about the process, you don't have to use a computer - I intend to at least use my PDA and/or computer to save me time.
- i defo agree on the GTD process, I just don't understand the attitude that the 'best' option is to use a computer...RoomFive
- You don't think it's more efficient? You can just as easily do it on paper, but it's definately going to be faster and easier..Mojo
- yeah more efficient, depending on the person doing it, but people are making out it's the ONLY solution...RoomFive
- I guess you can be a hipster and do that hipster pda crap and have a million pieces of paper hahMojo
- Mojo0
I haven't got the book.. yet. I'd rather buy a digital version so I can read it NOW. Can't find one...
hmmm..
- menos0
hmm this sounds very interesting and make some sense. so it could be something from finishing a project to do the laundry to whatever else? big or small?
- seed0
One basic idea is that until you have gathered all the things you need to do in every aspect of your life along with next action steps these things with be in the back of your mind as a constant source of stress. Once you note all these things in a 'trusted system' your mind can be free from them until you are ready to work on them.
- seed0
You really need to read the book to fully understand it. There is info on every page that could help you improve upon how you currently organize your work.
http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Th…
JKs suggestions about index cards are good (I may try that) but you can end up using whatever works best for you from software, PDAs to just paper.
I'm 2/3s through it now so I'm about to gather everything and start processing.
- czawada0
This sounds very interesting.
Where can I find out more about this? I think it could definitely help in my life.
- menos0
what is this exactly?
- Mojo0
I've been like that, but to be honest, if I really want to achieve the things in life I want to - I have to manage in it in an efficient way. I really think this will give power, but only if it has full commitment.
- barbtastic0
never heard of this, but it sounds interesting... i'd probably benefit from it if i could force myself to stick to it, but i never would.
- Mojo0
I have my bin, I have my cards. Ooh this is fun..
- madirish0
on same topic: http://anxietyapp.com/
- JKristofer0
- Written for Outlook 2003 so I am sure you can run a google search and find better.JKristofer
- Thank you. :)Mojo
- JKristofer0
No sweat Mojo!
David Allen is a PC user as well. There are plenty of tools available for Outllook. From what I understand Outlook is fantastic for GTD.
Don't even worry about the software just yet. The entire system can be used and was designed to be used without software anyway.
Start by collecting/downloading.
I never use post-its as RoomFive recommends above, and would never make that recommendation. Stick with index cards. You'll never be without them and there will also be a stack in your pocket and more available within reach.
Once you've started collecting you will already begin to feel more in control.
- different things work for different people I guess, post-it's have always ensured I get stuff done! :)RoomFive
- I know and I want to agree, but in this particular case I don't see how post-its would be effective at all.JKristofer
- Outlook and post-it notes for sure. Omnioutliner looks steller!danthon
- Mojo0
The software looks great as a tool to implementing the GTD, but I don't think it's the main thing. iGTD and OmniFocus look great.. though, are there no PC alternatives? I'm surprised.