What does a horrible GTD system look like? Does that actually even exist?
From either a misunderstanding of the GTD best practices, or perhaps just a step on your GTD journey you haven’t yet reached, Morten and Lars have come across many different “horrible” systems, such as:
How could you use GTD to achieve your fitness goals?
Listener Thomas Novak wrote to us recently asking about just this, which is a great topic and timely for those who might have experienced some pandemic weight gains.
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What does a transition from one business to another look like for a GTD?
As a manager for musicians in Denmark, Michael Vitten Carlsson’s business was hit hard by Covid-19. With shows being cancelled and no clear end in sight, a shorter and shorter projects list put him in a tough spot – where do I go from here?
GTD’ers never procrastinate! Or do they..?
Perhaps you even procrastinate on parts of GTD?
As a student, GTD is extremely valuable for staying on top of your world. What are some good tips for GTD students?
How do you manage multiple restaurants and 60+ employees using GTD?
In this episode you’ll hear how restaurant owner Allan Thallaug came across GTD and details about
– What tools they use to manage the business
– How they have established and use higher horizons for the company
– How he steers employees towards using the appropriate communications channels
..and much more!
Why should you have a morning routine? And what could a GTD’ers morning routine look like?
Why haven’t you quit GTD?
That topic recently came up in a conversation with Jukka Backman, partner and managing director for GTD in Finland. Triggered by the article in The New Yorker titled “The rise and fall of Getting Things Done”, we wanted to share some thoughts on this and similar articles in this episode.
How do New Years Resolutions play into a GTD system?
In this episode you will hear Morten and Lars’ takes on:
– How these might look in a GTD system
– How micro habits can help you establish new habits and help you achieve your goals
– How to establish the Weekly Review as a solid base for your GTD practice in 2021
n this last episode of 2020, we’ll shift our GTD focus slightly (just for an episode) and zoom in on how we live our digital lives. This episode features an interview with with Imran Rashid, Danish doctor, entrepreneur and author, to get a doctor’s perspective on what to be aware of in today’s digital world.
Christmas is approaching, how could you use GTD in your own Christmas (or other holiday) preparations?
Listen to this episode to hear more about:
– How you can use checklist in your Christmas preparations
– Which projects you might set up in preparation for Christmas
– How you might do different Weekly Reviews, both as we approach Christmas and perhaps in the holiday period
and much more!
It’s once again time for listener questions, this time from Erwann Laville, Andy Jewell and Michael Dreves
What are the most common mistakes that self-taught GTD’ers do?
Listen to this episode to hear Morten and Lars go through some of the most common mistakes, such as:
– Due date overdose
– Colour-coding everything
– Leaving things unclarified
– Having an incomplete projects list
Why do you write things down, even the small things?
Why do you have a list of next actions?
I have too much to do already, why should I spend time learning GTD?
In this episode, you’ll hear Morten interviewing Todd Brown, Managing Partner of the Next Action Associates in the UK & Ireland and certified Master Trainer.
In this episode, Morten and Lars give their perspectives on two great listener questions. This time, the questions are from Michael in Germany and Ingrid in Australia asking:
What does it look like when creative people use GTD to become even more creative and get more done?
Listen to this episode with Karl Ivar Refseth, musician and Norwegian-German GTD® Trainer, where he explains how he uses GTD as a musician to get a clear mind and stay present in-concert.
In this episode, Morten and Lars give their perspectives on two great listener questions:
– How do you know when you have too much on your plate? Does GTD say anything about saying “no” to more tasks?
In this episode Lars talks GTD with Birgitte Alstrøm, Leadership Consultant at Lederne. Birgitte is a long time GTD’er and she shares how she currently uses GTD, how she came across it, some great tips for you to try out and much more.
