GTD : Getting Things Done

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Personal note from: https://gettingthingsdone.com/what-is-gtd/

– a personal productivity methodology

5 STEPS

1. Capture
– collect, write, record, gather any & everything
2. Clarify
– process what it means
> Actionable? Decide next action & project
> Not actionable? Decide if: trash, reference, on hold
3. Organize
– put it where it belongs
– catagorized content
4. Reflect
– review frequently
– update & review all pertinent system contents: regain control & focus
(pertinent: relevant, applicable)
5. Engage
– make action decision w/ confidence & clarity

Todoist

GTD: Getting Things Done
– Systematize the clutter in your brain
– get things done

Personal note from: https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/getting-things-done

Introduction
What is Getting Things Done (GTD)?
1. Capture
2. Clarify
3. Organize
4. Engage
5. Review

Todoist + GTD
task manager

productivity consultant David Allen
– the more information you have bouncing around inside your head, the harder it is to decide what to do first
– our brains are much better at processing information than storing it (“your head’s a crappy office”)

GTD workflow
– dump all this mental clutter into an external system
– organize it

learn the art of Getting Things Done from principles to workflows
learn the most intuitive way to implement them

GTD: to concentrate on the execution rather than remembering everything

Manages:
– daily routines
– long-term goals

1. Capture tasks and ideas
2. Clarify actions:
Process into clear and concrete action steps
Decide if an item is:
– a project,
– next action, or
– reference
3. Organize and schedule:
Put everything in its place.
– Schedule your tasks on your calendar,
– Delegate projects to others,
– File away reference material, and
– Sort your to-do list.
4. Review system:
– Frequently look over,
– update, and
– review your lists for improvement opportunities
5. Engage in today’s tasks

YT: Beginner’s Guide to GTD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ0KNifv5PU

Others

  • stop storing information in your mind
  • come out of your mind
  • complete mind sweep: dump any thoughts/ideas out of your brain
  • collect chaos on your mind
  • dictating ApWatch, lockscreen widget
  • turn into concrete action
    • delegate/assign
    • specific date
    • project if more than one step
  • organize into areas of focus
    • project
    • team workspace
  • action
  • project/label
    • agenda:
      • what to discuss
      • what to check in regularly
    • waiting for
    • someday/maybe
  • labels
    • errands
    • offline
  • review: set aside time
  • keyword: productivity & collaboration

 

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