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]]> connect@davidco.com (David Allen) http://twitter.com/gtdguy/statuses/10655021265 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:13:12 PDT twitter GTD Getting Things Done Productivity http://twitter.com/gtdguy/statuses/10655021265 GTD Connect Member Exclusive: Do You Address Your Waiting For List After Your Weekly Review? I have found that I don't have a great system for follow up on waiting fors unless I have a regularly scheduled meeting with someone. How do you all process your waiting fors and when during your week? Kay

]]> connect@davidco.com (David Allen) http://www.davidco.com/connect/forum_view.php?t=10937 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:57:13 PDT forum GTD Getting Things Done Productivity http://www.davidco.com/connect/forum_view.php?t=10937 GTD Connect Member Exclusive: Recommendations On Phone - Good Task Feature Sync With Outlook No Email? Hi Am enjoying getting to grips with GTD and find myself resonating with many of the posts around how it's simple, but not easy...and it requires re-invention and re-structuring to find an optimal system. I was wondering if the forum has suggestions around the following.. I want to get a phone ...

]]> connect@davidco.com (David Allen) http://www.davidco.com/connect/forum_view.php?t=10936 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:37:32 PDT forum GTD Getting Things Done Productivity http://www.davidco.com/connect/forum_view.php?t=10936 GTD Connect GTD Times: New Year's Disillusions A Community Contribution from Mike Vardy As the first quarter of 2010 passes us by, I'm going to ask it: How many of you have stuck to your "resolutions" that you made at the start of 2010? I'm betting that some of you - perhaps most of you - have faltered on them in some form or another.  It's to be expected.  In fact, it can be preferred. I've heard David Allen say you need to make a bunch of resolutions - essentially goals - and the real challenge is making some of them stick.  When I first heard this, I couldn't believe it.  I mean - c'mon - surely we should have some focus on what we want to get out of ourselves and the year ahead.  Why not hone in on a few resolutions from the onset? Then I realized that extreme focus on a few items might just lead to failure - and a more recognizable or definitive failure to boot.  When you only pick one or two things to work on (or give up) you're only giving yourself one or two chances to succeed.  However, when you give yourself a large number of goals to strive for, you're providing yourself with more opportunities for success.  We all know that one success generally makes up for several failures - so why not gear yourself up for potential successes rather than set yourself up for failures that stand out? We go into a new year with more disillusionment than resolve in most cases because we're trying to do too much in a short period of time.  Sure, you think it's going to be a year-long journey, but in the grand scheme of things one year is a short period of time when you're talking about goals and habits.  If you did a retrospective at the end of last year, you're already ahead of the game.  Just keep focused on the end result - and there's a lot of aspects of your life that you'll want to alter to hit that mark.  So go for the changes you know you'll need to make to do just that.  There's a good chance you'll miss more than you'll hit, but those who are the best at what they do have found success despite failing time and time again. Swing for the fences; you'll hit at least one home run if you give yourself enough chances at the plate.* *I had written five other sports metaphors before getting it right with this one.  I rest my case. Mike Vardy is an accomplished, self-professed productivity and procrastination expert, as well as regular contributor to GTD Times. With his humor and wisdom, we hope you enjoy his perspective on doing things...eventually. Read more from Mike.
A Community Contribution from Mike Vardy As the first quarter of 2010 passes us by, I'm going to ask it: How many of you have stuck to your "resolutions" that you made at the start of 2010? I'm betting that some of you - perhaps most of you - have faltered on them in some form or another.  It's to be expected.  In fact, it can be preferred. I've heard David Allen say you need to make a bunch of resolutions - essentially goals - and the real challenge is making some of them stick.  When I first heard this, I couldn't believe it.  I mean - c'mon - surely we should have some focus on what we want to get out of ourselves and the year ahead.  Why not hone in on a few resolutions from the onset? Then I realized that extreme focus on a few items might just lead to failure - and a more recognizable or definitive failure to boot.  When you only pick one or two things to work on (or give up) you're only giving yourself one or two chances to succeed.  However, when you give yourself a large number of goals to strive for, you're providing yourself with more opportunities for success.  We all know that one success generally makes up for several failures - so why not gear yourself up for potential successes rather than set yourself up for failures that stand out? We go into a new year with more disillusionment than resolve in most cases because we're trying to do too much in a short period of time.  Sure, you think it's going to be a year-long journey, but in the grand scheme of things one year is a short period of time when you're talking about goals and habits.  If you did a retrospective at the end of last year, you're already ahead of the game.  Just keep focused on the end result - and there's a lot of aspects of your life that you'll want to alter to hit that mark.  So go for the changes you know you'll need to make to do just that.  There's a good chance you'll miss more than you'll hit, but those who are the best at what they do have found success despite failing time and time again. Swing for the fences; you'll hit at least one home run if you give yourself enough chances at the plate.* *I had written five other sports metaphors before getting it right with this one.  I rest my case. Mike Vardy is an accomplished, self-professed productivity and procrastination expert, as well as regular contributor to GTD Times. With his humor and wisdom, we hope you enjoy his perspective on doing things...eventually. Read more from Mike.

]]> info@davidco.com (The David Allen Company) http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/03/16/new-years-disillusions Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:06:29 PDT GTD Getting Things Done David Allen http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/03/16/new-years-disillusions GTD Times GTD Times: Diving back into the GTD pool I want to share this wonderful email I received from Gerald today.  Not only because he shares about GTD Connect (which of course we think is terrific!)--but he shares a common experience I think some people have in trying to implement GTD.  Some people try GTD, put it (kick it) aside, then come back to give it another go and it just pops for them.  If that's you, give it another go. You may find you have fresh eyes and a deeper understanding to make it work for you.  And if it's not for you, that's OK too (although I doubt you're even reading GTD Times if that's the case.) I want  you know that since I have returned to GTD (over 2 months now), I have joined GTD Connect and listened to 38 podcasts out of the 145 from Connect that I have downloaded to my iPhone.  I cannot begin to tell you how much they have helped and inspired me. Hearing you, David, Meg and others patiently go over and over the concepts, pitfalls, suggestions, etc. have helped more than anything.  I not only feel like I have an intellectual grasp of the concepts, but I feel part of a support group that will be there with me over the long haul.  I actually feel a personal connection with you, David and Meg especially.  Plus, I am hearing it....really hearing it....if you know what I mean..... :-) The first time I got into GTD was a couple of years ago.  I did not sign up for Connect.  I didn't do weekly reviews.  I did not use all the support available.  I ended up with lots of un-reviewed lists and everything back in my head along with all the chaos.  When I surrendered a couple of months ago, it was a deep surrender.  I am definitely "ALL IN." GTD Connect holds the world's largest library of GTD podcasts, documents and articles.  Note: Podcasts are only an option for monthly or annual members (not free trial participants.  But the free trial will allow you to watch or listen to them on the site.)
which of course we think is terrific!)--but he shares a common experience I think some people have in trying to implement GTD.  Some people try GTD, put it (kick it) aside, then come back to give it another go and it just pops for them.  If that's you, give it another go. You may find you have fresh eyes and a deeper understanding to make it work for you.  And if it's not for you, that's OK too (although I doubt you're even reading GTD Times if that's the case.)
I want  you know that since I have returned to GTD (over 2 months now), I have joined GTD Connect and listened to 38 podcasts out of the 145 from Connect that I have downloaded to my iPhone.  I cannot begin to tell you how much they have helped and inspired me. Hearing you, David, Meg and others patiently go over and over the concepts, pitfalls, suggestions, etc. have helped more than anything.  I not only feel like I have an intellectual grasp of the concepts, but I feel part of a support group that will be there with me over the long haul.  I actually feel a personal connection with you, David and Meg especially.  Plus, I am hearing it....really hearing it....if you know what I mean..... :-) The first time I got into GTD was a couple of years ago.  I did not sign up for Connect.  I didn't do weekly reviews.  I did not use all the support available.  I ended up with lots of un-reviewed lists and everything back in my head along with all the chaos.  When I surrendered a couple of months ago, it was a deep surrender.  I am definitely "ALL IN."
GTD Connect holds the world's largest library of GTD podcasts, documents and articles.  Note: Podcasts are only an option for monthly or annual members (not free trial participants.  But the free trial will allow you to watch or listen to them on the site.)

]]> info@davidco.com (The David Allen Company) http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/03/15/diving-back-into-the-gtd-pool Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:09:10 PDT GTD Getting Things Done David Allen http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/03/15/diving-back-into-the-gtd-pool GTD Times GTD Times: David Allen's travel checklist I suggest that people build into their personal systems whatever checklists might prevent things from glitching on the back end, assuming they are reviewed appropriately. A great example, for people who travel, is the "travel checklist"--everything that you might ever want to take with you anywhere.  Doesn't mean you have to pack it! Just that you want to consider the option so you don't miss something. People often jokingly ask for mine to start with, to save them some time, so... here it is. (I suggest you copy and paste into your word processor, and customize it for yourself. If you have a boat, go fishing regularly, or have other special kinds of trips, you might want a separate checklist for those. I used to additionally have a "take to boat" checklist, when I was sailing regularly.) David Allen's Travel Checklist UNDERWEAR SOCKS SUITS TIES DRESS SHIRTS SLACKS CASUAL PANTS BELTS DRESS SHOES JEANS SPORT BELT SNEAKERS T-SHIRTS TOILETRY KIT HAIR DRYER GLASSES SUNGLASSES ALARM CLOCK UMBRELLA BOTTLED WATER GLOVES OVERCOAT CUFFLINKS RUNNING SHORTS RUNNING SHIRTS RUNNING SHOES RUNNING SUIT RUNNING GLOVES EAR MUFFS BATHING SUIT SWIM GOGGLES MOCCASINS SANDALS SWEATERS JACKETS SCARVES SLIPPERS SHORTS SUN LOTION BUG SPRAY STATIC SPRAY TOTE BAG IRON STEAMER SHOE RUBBERS HANDKERCHIEFS TENNIS BALL NECK & BACK SUPPORTS CLOTHES BAG CLOTHESPINS COMPUTER AC CHARGER CORD DC POWER CORD DICTATION GEAR HANDHELD CHARGER IR KIT for POWERPOINT CELL PHONE PHONE BATTERIES PHONE CHARGER BATTERIES - AAs & AAAs EARPHONES BRIEFCASE PACK KEYS TICKETS CLIENT INFO CITY INFO UPGRADE CERTIFICATES MAPS MISC. READING OVERHEADS MARKER PENS BUSINESS CARDS PROMO MATERIALS WRITING PAD MODULE PADS (xtra?) ENVELOPES PETTY CASH ENVELOPE IN-TRAY COACHING SUPPLIES (LABELER, LAMINATES) AIRLINE CARDS/UPGRADES CAMERA - 35mm/Pocket FILM BINOCULARS HANDLED? PRINT OFF THE WEB PHONE SILENCED WEATHER CHECKED CAR RENTAL CAR P/U ARRANGED COMPUTER BACKED UP LOTUS NOTES REPLICATED HANDHELD  SYNCED TICKLER FILE FORWARDED SPRINKLERS CASH International PASSPORT ADAPTERS FOREIGN LANGUAGE BOOK
Doesn't mean you have to pack it! Just that you want to consider the option so you don't miss something. People often jokingly ask for mine to start with, to save them some time, so... here it is. (I suggest you copy and paste into your word processor, and customize it for yourself. If you have a boat, go fishing regularly, or have other special kinds of trips, you might want a separate checklist for those. I used to additionally have a "take to boat" checklist, when I was sailing regularly.) David Allen's Travel Checklist UNDERWEAR SOCKS SUITS TIES DRESS SHIRTS SLACKS CASUAL PANTS BELTS DRESS SHOES JEANS SPORT BELT SNEAKERS T-SHIRTS TOILETRY KIT HAIR DRYER GLASSES SUNGLASSES ALARM CLOCK UMBRELLA BOTTLED WATER GLOVES OVERCOAT CUFFLINKS RUNNING SHORTS RUNNING SHIRTS RUNNING SHOES RUNNING SUIT RUNNING GLOVES EAR MUFFS BATHING SUIT SWIM GOGGLES MOCCASINS SANDALS SWEATERS JACKETS SCARVES SLIPPERS SHORTS SUN LOTION BUG SPRAY STATIC SPRAY TOTE BAG IRON STEAMER SHOE RUBBERS HANDKERCHIEFS TENNIS BALL NECK & BACK SUPPORTS CLOTHES BAG CLOTHESPINS COMPUTER AC CHARGER CORD DC POWER CORD DICTATION GEAR HANDHELD CHARGER IR KIT for POWERPOINT CELL PHONE PHONE BATTERIES PHONE CHARGER BATTERIES - AAs & AAAs EARPHONES BRIEFCASE PACK KEYS TICKETS CLIENT INFO CITY INFO UPGRADE CERTIFICATES MAPS MISC. READING OVERHEADS MARKER PENS BUSINESS CARDS PROMO MATERIALS WRITING PAD MODULE PADS (xtra?) ENVELOPES PETTY CASH ENVELOPE IN-TRAY COACHING SUPPLIES (LABELER, LAMINATES) AIRLINE CARDS/UPGRADES CAMERA - 35mm/Pocket FILM BINOCULARS HANDLED? PRINT OFF THE WEB PHONE SILENCED WEATHER CHECKED CAR RENTAL CAR P/U ARRANGED COMPUTER BACKED UP LOTUS NOTES REPLICATED HANDHELD  SYNCED TICKLER FILE FORWARDED SPRINKLERS CASH International PASSPORT ADAPTERS FOREIGN LANGUAGE BOOK

]]> info@davidco.com (The David Allen Company) http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/03/14/david-allens-travel-checklist Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:00:20 PDT GTD Getting Things Done David Allen http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/03/14/david-allens-travel-checklist GTD Times