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Episode #386: Skills Lab – Projects and Next Actions

Drew Domkus — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:42:19 +0000

We explore how careful clarifying leads to better lists and easier reviews. Includes Q&A with GTD Connect members. You will find it helpful to have the Clarifying and Organizing Diagram handy.

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Episode #385: Clarifying for Better Lists

Drew Domkus — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:32:09 +0000

We explore how careful clarifying leads to better lists and easier reviews. Includes Q&A with GTD Connect members. You will find it helpful to have the Clarifying and Organizing Diagram handy.

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Episode #384: Projects and Next Actions

Drew Domkus — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:35:28 +0000

This was the first of several planned GTD Skills Lab webinars. In this installment, 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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Episode #383: How to Use a Tickler or Bring-Forward Filing System

Drew Domkus — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:35:58 +0000

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.

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Tell us your GTD story

Vince Dinga — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:42:21 +0000

Getting Things Done turns 25 this year. Since it was first published in 2001, the book has been translated into 28 languages and read by millions of people. When we sat down to work out how to mark the anniversary, we figured the best thing to do was to ask people who actually use it. …

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Episode #382: Projects and Next Actions Skills Lab

Drew Domkus — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:13:36 +0000

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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Episode #381: Vertical and Horizontal Control

Drew Domkus — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:40:39 +0000

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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Episode #380: A Guided Weekly Review

Drew Domkus — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:08:28 +0000

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.

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Episode #379: The Nature of Someday Maybe Items

Drew Domkus — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:25:46 +0000

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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The Laziest Person I’ve Ever Met

Vince Dinga — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:57:46 +0000

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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