- 29 minutes 42 secondsEp. 383: How to Use a Tickler or Bring-Forward Filing System
In our most recent Office Hour we talked about how to use a tickler or bring-forward filing system, and the important distinction between incubating an item to later decide if it's actionable, and setting a calendar reminder to handle something actionable on a future date. We also discussed the question of how to get others to do GTD. (Hint: exemplify relaxed productivity.) And we mentioned how helpful it is to have the GTD clarifying diagram handy when getting your inboxes to zero.
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Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the Getting Things Done book.
Ready to start your free trial?7 October 2026, 6:30 am - 32 minutes 38 secondsEp. 382: Projects and Next Actions
In this installment of our Skills Lab series, we focus on the fundamentals of projects and next actions. Through a set of fun quizzes, engaging practice scenarios, and lively group discussions, this is a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice.
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- Extensive audio, video, and document library
- Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick
- David Allen's exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world
- Lively members-only discussions sharing ideas, tips, and tricks
Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the Getting Things Done book.
Ready to start your free trial?30 September 2026, 5:09 am - 27 minutes 39 secondsEp. 381: Vertical and Horizontal Control
You need to control commitments, projects, and actions in two ways--horizontally and vertically. Horizontal control maintains coherence across all the activities in which you are involved. Vertical control, in contrast, manages thinking, development, and coordination of individual topics and projects. In this webinar recording, Ana Maria Gonzalez talks about the relationship between these two levels of control and how you can leverage them both for your productivity.
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- Extensive audio, video, and document library
- Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick
- David Allen's exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world
- Lively members-only discussions sharing ideas, tips, and tricks
Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the Getting Things Done book.
Ready to start your free trial?23 September 2026, 4:36 am - 31 minutes 19 secondsEp. 380: A Guided Weekly Review
Experience what David Allen calls the "critical success factor" with GTD, by going through a complete GTD Weekly Review. You'll experience all 11 steps of the process, with practical advice along the way. We will also discuss daily best practices that support your review. Please note: The silent time to work on each step is edited out. You can pause the recording on any step to suit your pace. You may find it helpful to have the GTD Methodology Guides handy.
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If you'd like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what's included and how to get your free trial.
During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to:- Recorded webinars on a wide range of productivity topics
- Extensive audio, video, and document library
- Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick
- David Allen's exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world
- Lively members-only discussions sharing ideas, tips, and tricks
Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the Getting Things Done book.
Ready to start your free trial?16 September 2026, 4:04 pm - 31 minutes 42 secondsEp. 379: The Nature of Someday Maybe Items
In this recording, we talk about the nature of Someday/Maybe items, and how the Someday/Maybe list is closely related to the Projects list.
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- Extensive audio, video, and document library
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- David Allen's exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world
- Lively members-only discussions sharing ideas, tips, and tricks
Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the Getting Things Done book.
Ready to start your free trial?9 September 2026, 5:17 am - 34 minutes 18 secondsEp. 378: Overcoming Resistance to Your Lists
Do you have projects and actions on your lists that just keep rolling on and on? We will take a closer look at why we resist list items and how to overcome any resistance you may have. We consider each of 9 common reasons that you may have resistance, and how to work around that.
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Sign up for a free guest pass.Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It's easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the Getting Things Done book. You'll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won't find anywhere else.
If you'd like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what's included and how to get your free trial.
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- Extensive audio, video, and document library
- Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick
- David Allen's exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world
- Lively members-only discussions sharing ideas, tips, and tricks
Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the Getting Things Done book.
Ready to start your free trial?2 September 2026, 4:51 am - 35 minutes 30 secondsEp. 377: GTD Refuge with Ann and Fedder
Please join Ann and Fedder, two members of the vibrant GTD community in Denmark, as they discuss a yearly GTD event that they call a refuge or retreat. It's an opportunity for a small group to have more inner-directed time for gaining perspective. Fedder and Ann relate how the idea developed, compare and contrast it with the annual Summer Camp, and explain the potential benefits. They even point out that the refuge is part of a well-rounded GTD practice that aligns with Danish philosopher Kierkegaard's adage that, "Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards."
Below the video player image please find the description from Fedder and Ann about the refuge. The description is an excellent complement to their spoken words.
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- Extensive audio, video, and document library
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- David Allen's exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world
- Lively members-only discussions sharing ideas, tips, and tricks
Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the Getting Things Done book.
Ready to start your free trial?26 August 2026, 5:50 am - 35 minutes 45 secondsEp. 376: The Causes of Procrastination
In this new Skills Lab recording we took a deep dive into the causes of procrastination, and the cures. With quizzes, exercises, and practice scenarios, this is a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice.
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This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity.
Sign up for a free guest pass.Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It's easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the Getting Things Done book. You'll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won't find anywhere else.
If you'd like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what's included and how to get your free trial.
During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to:- Recorded webinars on a wide range of productivity topics
- Extensive audio, video, and document library
- Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick
- David Allen's exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world
- Lively members-only discussions sharing ideas, tips, and tricks
Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the Getting Things Done book.
Ready to start your free trial?19 August 2026, 6:50 am - 31 minutes 11 secondsEp. 375: Project Planning
In this Skills Lab webinar we take a deep dive into the topic of project planning. How much and what kinds of planning do you need to do for different types of projects? With quizzes, exercises, and practice scenarios, this is a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice.
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This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity.
Sign up for a free guest pass.Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It's easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the Getting Things Done book. You'll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won't find anywhere else.
If you'd like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what's included and how to get your free trial.
During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to:- Recorded webinars on a wide range of productivity topics
- Extensive audio, video, and document library
- Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick
- David Allen's exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world
- Lively members-only discussions sharing ideas, tips, and tricks
Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the Getting Things Done book.
Ready to start your free trial?12 August 2026, 4:56 am - 29 minutes 53 secondsEp. 374: Efficiently Clarify Inboxes to Zero
In our most recent Office Hour, we talked about efficient ways to clarify inboxes to zero, on a daily basis and when returning from vacation to a larger number. We mentioned organizing by discussion thread and by sender, as well as traditional ways such as oldest or newest first. We had several points of view on how to encourage colleagues and family members to adopt the GTD best practices. And we had an update from two members in Denmark about their plans for attending an annual weekend get-together with other GTD enthusiasts.
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Sign up for a free guest pass.Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It's easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the Getting Things Done book. You'll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won't find anywhere else.
If you'd like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what's included and how to get your free trial.
During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to:- Recorded webinars on a wide range of productivity topics
- Extensive audio, video, and document library
- Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick
- David Allen's exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world
- Lively members-only discussions sharing ideas, tips, and tricks
Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the Getting Things Done book.
Ready to start your free trial?5 August 2026, 5:33 am - 30 minutes 21 secondsEp. 373: Different Ways to Review
We had a rich discussion in the most recent Office Hour. We covered different approaches to reviewing, including using a timer, getting inputs at or near zero the day before, and the importance of reviewing instead of drifting into doing.
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This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity.
Sign up for a free guest pass.Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It's easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the Getting Things Done book. You'll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won't find anywhere else.
If you'd like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what's included and how to get your free trial.
During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to:- Recorded webinars on a wide range of productivity topics
- Extensive audio, video, and document library
- Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick
- David Allen's exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world
- Lively members-only discussions sharing ideas, tips, and tricks
Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the Getting Things Done book.
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