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Getting Things Done (GTD) by David Allen

Danny Holtschke
Danny Holtschke

Regardless of where you are in your journey either thinking about to start or being in the midst of the chaos getting organised and knowing what to focus on and staying focused over time is one of the most important skills to learn and practice. Thats why I created a free workbook for you summarising the book Getting Things Done' Learn more at: http://startupgeist.com/book-summary-getting-things-done/

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V1.0 GETTING THINGS DONE Explained in 5 Min Summary
How to Be Uber-Productive Intro to Productivity Philosophy GTD What youll learn Getting Things Done by David Allen Sources
StartupGeist.com By Danny Holtschke Startup, Zen & Productivity Freak
A productivity system helps to make better decisions. V1.0
Getting things done Introduced by David Allen in 2001 (book) Has become very popular Cult-Like status Essence = manage all of your lifes stuff and transform that stuff into next actions
Bene鍖ts of a productivity system Its a skill learn to be productive Applying systems teaches you productivity Systems create habits Systems avoid complexity Systems need re鍖ection Systems are conscious choices
5 Concrete Steps Also shown my favourite tools for each work鍖ow
#1: CAPTURE The goal is to keep nothing on your mind. V1.0
#1: Capture & collect Three success factors for capturing well get it all of your head minimize capture locations empty capture tools regularly
#2: PROCESS What is the next action? V1.0
#2: Process 2-Minute Rule - Guidelines: top item 鍖rst one at a time never anything back into in'
#3: ORGANIZE How to remember a next action? V1.0
#3: Organize To manage non-actionable items, use: trash maybe reference
#3: Organize To manage actionable items, use: a list of projects storage or 鍖les next action categories calendar: schedule reminders: list waiting for: delegate
#4: REVIEW The weekly review is the most important next action. V1.0
#4: Review Critical success factors: Gather and process all your stuff Review your system Update your lists Get clean, clear, current, and complete (Analogy: Imagine cleaning up shortly before your holidays)
#4: Review When? Every last Sunday of the month, pre-planning the month Every Sunday, pre-planning the week Every morning (or evening), pre-planning the day
#5: DO At this point, you should always know what your next action is. V1.0
#5: Do 4-criteria for choosing actions now: Context - done anywhere, or location-dependent or tool-dependent (ex. Internet access) Time available Energy available Priority
#5: Do Evaluate daily work via three different activities: Doing prede鍖ned work Doing work as it shows up De鍖ning your work
V1.0 Whats your experience? Have you implemented GTD once, but didn't use it consistently? Why? What is holding you back? Send me an email
Digital Essentials - Double Your Productivity & Focus Video Course based on GTD* Stay tuned for * The Ultimate Personal Productivity System from David Allen

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Getting Things Done (GTD) by David Allen

  • 2. How to Be Uber-Productive Intro to Productivity Philosophy GTD What youll learn Getting Things Done by David Allen Sources
  • 4. A productivity system helps to make better decisions. V1.0
  • 5. Getting things done Introduced by David Allen in 2001 (book) Has become very popular Cult-Like status Essence = manage all of your lifes stuff and transform that stuff into next actions
  • 6. Bene鍖ts of a productivity system Its a skill learn to be productive Applying systems teaches you productivity Systems create habits Systems avoid complexity Systems need re鍖ection Systems are conscious choices
  • 7. 5 Concrete Steps Also shown my favourite tools for each work鍖ow
  • 8. #1: CAPTURE The goal is to keep nothing on your mind. V1.0
  • 9. #1: Capture & collect Three success factors for capturing well get it all of your head minimize capture locations empty capture tools regularly
  • 10. #2: PROCESS What is the next action? V1.0
  • 11. #2: Process 2-Minute Rule - Guidelines: top item 鍖rst one at a time never anything back into in'
  • 12. #3: ORGANIZE How to remember a next action? V1.0
  • 13. #3: Organize To manage non-actionable items, use: trash maybe reference
  • 14. #3: Organize To manage actionable items, use: a list of projects storage or 鍖les next action categories calendar: schedule reminders: list waiting for: delegate
  • 15. #4: REVIEW The weekly review is the most important next action. V1.0
  • 16. #4: Review Critical success factors: Gather and process all your stuff Review your system Update your lists Get clean, clear, current, and complete (Analogy: Imagine cleaning up shortly before your holidays)
  • 17. #4: Review When? Every last Sunday of the month, pre-planning the month Every Sunday, pre-planning the week Every morning (or evening), pre-planning the day
  • 18. #5: DO At this point, you should always know what your next action is. V1.0
  • 19. #5: Do 4-criteria for choosing actions now: Context - done anywhere, or location-dependent or tool-dependent (ex. Internet access) Time available Energy available Priority
  • 20. #5: Do Evaluate daily work via three different activities: Doing prede鍖ned work Doing work as it shows up De鍖ning your work
  • 21. V1.0 Whats your experience? Have you implemented GTD once, but didn't use it consistently? Why? What is holding you back? Send me an email
  • 22. Digital Essentials - Double Your Productivity & Focus Video Course based on GTD* Stay tuned for * The Ultimate Personal Productivity System from David Allen