Getting Things Done® https://gettingthingsdone.com/ David Allen's GTD® Methodology Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:59:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 The Laziest Person I’ve Ever Met https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/09/the-laziest-person-ive-ever-met/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-laziest-person-ive-ever-met https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/09/the-laziest-person-ive-ever-met/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:57:46 +0000 https://gettingthingsdone.com/?p=23358 David Allen (black & white)I am the laziest person I’ve ever met. I often admit that in my courses, and lots of people think it’s the silliest thing they’ve ever heard – they see me as highly focused and productive. But to me, “lazy” just means making something happen with as little effort as possible. Perhaps it’s equally true …

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/09/the-laziest-person-ive-ever-met/feed/ 0 David Allen (black & white) Episode #378: Overcoming Resistance to Your Lists https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/09/overcoming-resistance-to-your-lists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=overcoming-resistance-to-your-lists https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/09/overcoming-resistance-to-your-lists/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:55:45 +0000 https://gettingthingsdone.com/?p=23354 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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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/09/overcoming-resistance-to-your-lists/feed/ 0 Episode #377: GTD Refuge with Ann and Fedder https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/08/gtd-refuge-with-ann-and-fedder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gtd-refuge-with-ann-and-fedder https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/08/gtd-refuge-with-ann-and-fedder/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:53:38 +0000 https://gettingthingsdone.com/?p=23350 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.

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/08/gtd-refuge-with-ann-and-fedder/feed/ 0 Episode #376: The Causes of Procrastination https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/08/the-causes-of-procrastination/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-causes-of-procrastination https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/08/the-causes-of-procrastination/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:52:39 +0000 https://gettingthingsdone.com/?p=23345 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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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/08/the-causes-of-procrastination/feed/ 0 Episode #375: Project Planning https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/08/project-planning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=project-planning https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/08/project-planning/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:06:10 +0000 https://gettingthingsdone.com/?p=23340 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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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/08/project-planning/feed/ 0 Episode #374: Efficiently Clarify Inboxes to Zero https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/08/efficiently-clarify-inboxes-to-zero/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=efficiently-clarify-inboxes-to-zero https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/08/efficiently-clarify-inboxes-to-zero/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:38:45 +0000 https://gettingthingsdone.com/?p=23332 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.

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/08/efficiently-clarify-inboxes-to-zero/feed/ 0 Episode #373: Different Ways to Review https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/07/different-ways-to-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=different-ways-to-review https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/07/different-ways-to-review/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:57:21 +0000 https://gettingthingsdone.com/?p=23329 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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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/07/different-ways-to-review/feed/ 0 Episode #372: Apps and Lists https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/07/apps-and-lists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apps-and-lists https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/07/apps-and-lists/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:26:13 +0000 https://gettingthingsdone.com/?p=23323 Lots of apps mentioned in our most recent Office Hour discussion: UpNote, OneNote, Evernote, Excel (and a shout-out to pairing it with Copilot)

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/07/apps-and-lists/feed/ 0 Episode #371: Areas of Focus Horizon https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/07/areas-of-focus-horizon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=areas-of-focus-horizon https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/07/areas-of-focus-horizon/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:23:20 +0000 https://gettingthingsdone.com/?p=23319 In this Skills Lab we take a deep dive into the Areas of Focus horizon. What are typical areas, and how are they distinguished from your commitments on other horizons? We answer common questions, and explore practice scenarios.

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/07/areas-of-focus-horizon/feed/ 0 Episode #370: How Do I Prioritize in GTD? https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/07/how-do-i-prioritize-in-gtd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-do-i-prioritize-in-gtd https://gettingthingsdone.com/2026/07/how-do-i-prioritize-in-gtd/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:04:11 +0000 https://gettingthingsdone.com/?p=23314 A perennial GTD question is, "How do I prioritize when I have so many next actions and projects?" GTD trainer and coach Paul Vahur offers a fresh perspective on that question, considering the five steps of workflow, and your commitments on all the horizons.

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