GTD Virtual Study Group

Media Consumption and GTD

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 02:28:00 +0000

We're living-in-the-future where the combination of portable computers (smartphones, tablets, etc.), digitization of media and the Internet as a delivery mechanism means that we have an unprecedented...

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Special Guest: Lindsey Holmes

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:28:00 +0000

In this episode, we welcomed special guest, Lindsey C. Holmes. Recently named Evernote's new Small Business Ambassador, Lindsey is a passionate GTDer. She'll gave us us the inside scoop on how folks...

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Getting to Inbox Zero

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Tue, 01 May 2012 03:13:00 +0000

Love it or hate it, we're pretty much stuck with email. And inbox zero is touted as nirvana. But like unicorns, some doubt that inbox zero exists. Join us for a conversation about how to get your...

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Seeking Self-Employment Using GTD with special guest, Tracy Brisson

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:17:00 +0000

The Virtual Study Group welcomed guest presenter, Tracy Brisson (http://www.opportunitiesproject.com/). Tracy gave us the inside scoop on how to harness the power of GTD to move toward starting your...

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Back to the Basics: Prioritizing and Doing

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 03:01:00 +0000

Our popular series, Back to the Basics, returns! In this session, we talk about that all important and often really tough “Doing.” To prioritize or not to prioritize? Work in contexts? How do you get...

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Special Guest, Cal Newport

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 04:32:00 +0000

In this episode, we welcomed Study Hacks author and blogger, Cal Newport (www.calnewport.com). We talked about motivation, practice, difficulty, and acquiring rare and valuable skills. A must...

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Fixed Schedule Productivity

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:33:00 +0000

Tara shared her mashup of new processes that she's taken from Cal Newport's popular blog, Study Hacks. You'll learn about Fixed Schedule Productivity and how a new set of GTD contexts has changed how...

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GTD & Kids

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:11:00 +0000

Got kids? Know someone who teaches school or interacts with young folks? Listen into our conversation about how to help kids learn GTD for school and life. From the very small to college age,...

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New Year, New Toys

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:05:00 +0000

Happy New Year! As 2012 is getting underway, you may be playing with new toys that came your way over the holiday season. How do you make the most of that new iPad? Got a new smart phone? A Kindle?...

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End of the Year Celebration and Review

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:16:00 +0000

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to gather and celebrate what we accomplished in 2011! We recap what we learned and our ah-hahs as well as talk about what to take forward in the New Year....

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GTD and Corporate Life

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 04:12:00 +0000

Locked down, firewalled, hemmed in my “their” software? Yep, corporate life can really hamper your ability to create one system and practice GTD smoothly across all your areas of focus. In this...

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Holiday Planning

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:56:00 +0000

It’s almost that time of year! The holiday crunch is on the way. Gift buying, travel, end of year projects, and parties. In this session, the Virtual Study Group explores allwhat it takes to get you...

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Back to Basics: Weekly Review Revisited

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:07:00 +0000

The Weekly Review. It's one of the big sticking points for lots of folks--and it's been a long time since we dedicated an episode to this important topic (like May 2010). Join us for lots of valuable...

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Back to Basics: Getting Started and Setting Up

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:27:00 +0000

Remember Chapter 4 in Getting Things Done? That's where David Allen describes the initial set up process and the tools you need to gather. Whether you're a GTD old timer or a newbie, you'll enjoy...

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Using Evernote to create a trusted system with special guest, Daniel Gold

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 03:01:00 +0000

Tara returns as your host and welcomed Daniel Gold as our guest presenter. Daniel is an lawyer, productivity and gadget geek, and now, author of a brand new eBook on Evernote! He shared his system...

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Back to Basics: Five Phases of Project Planning

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:25:00 +0000

Our topic this week was Back to Basics: Five phases of project planning. This is Chapter 3 of Getting Things Done, for those of you scoring at home. Tara was on the road and Augusto kindly agreed to...

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Back to Basics: Reviewing the The Five Phases of Workflow

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:31:00 +0000

We've had a bunch of requests for discussions and reviews of Collect, Process, Organize, Review, Do and this seems like a great opportunity to do some Back to Basics sessions, following (more or...

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Airplane Rules, GTD-style

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:54:00 +0000

Every air traveler has heard instructions like these: "Remember to put your own oxygen mask on before attempting to help others." In this episode, you'll join long-time participant, Augusto Pinaud,...

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Putting the Wheels Back On

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:06:00 +0000

After a disruption, an unexpected change, or anything that really derails your practice of GTD, how do you get the wheels back on? Join us and get some roadside assistance. Download the podcast here.

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Gearing Up for the Second Half of 2011

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Sat, 28 May 2011 21:32:00 +0000

Wow! The first half of 2011 is nearly over. In this episode, we talk about midyear review and summer planning. Download the episode here.

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Making It All Work

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Wed, 18 May 2011 01:48:00 +0000

In this episode of the Virtual Study Group, longtime participant Ken Mattsson shares his insights and ah-hahs from attending David Allen's Making It All Work live seminar. Download the podcast here.

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Back to Basics: Setting Up and Maintaining a Trusted System

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:03:00 +0000

A lot of people really struggle with all the moving parts of GTD. In this episode, the VSG talks about how to set up a system and get it running so you can really begin to reap the benefits of your...

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Special edition! Interview with Jim Hopkinson, author of The Salary Tutor

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:21:00 +0000

One of the trickiest (and most critical) parts of getting a new job is the salary negotiation. Yet, the skills required are rarely taught. In this special edition interview, host Tara Rodden Robinson...

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What happens if you get GTD wrong?

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:40:00 +0000

Is it possible to do GTD "wrong?" Are there any dangers of building a bad GTD practice? Listen in as the Virtual Study Group takes a look at ubiquitous capture, perfectionism, and getting stuck in...

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Using GTD to Implement New Behaviors

tararoddenrobinson@gmail.com — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:22:00 +0000

Trying to instill a new habit? Acquire a new skill? Build your knowledge? In this episode, the VSG takes on using GTD to implement new behaviors. Download the podcast here.

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