"Getting Things Done" 101
A Beginner's Guide to "GTD," the Tech-Geek Productivity Cult Turned Mainstream Movement
By Wanda Leibowitz, published Mar 26, 2007
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Getting Things Done is a fast-growing productivity method that has earned a devoted following among technology workers, and a growing mainstream audience. In the simplest possible terms, GTD is a productivity system that applies to home life and to work. In slightly more detailed terms, Getting Things Done is a productivity and time management method that centers on clearing out your mental and physical inbox on a daily basis. This means that everything that you need or want to do will be processed and ready for action as soon as you're in the best situation to take care of the task. GTD aims to free users from the burden of having too much to do, by removing the stress of constant decision-making, and replacing it with a structure in which everything can get done.How Does GTD Work?
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Takeaways
- The GTD structure includes ubiquitous capture, next actions, and context lists.
- GTD is meant to help organize daily tasks as well as long-term plans.
- Major magazine articles point to the fact that GTD is moving into the mainstream.
Did You Know?
There are a variety of free software applications created for implementing GTD on everything from Macs to PCs to Palm pilots and smartphones.
Resources
- David Allen's Official Website www.davidco.com/
- 43 Folders' "Getting Started With GTD": www.43folders.com/2004/09/08/getting-started-
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