The GTD® Virtual Study Group: Recent Episodes
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Coming back is hard. Michelle's COVID brain fog sparked this one, and we dive into jumping back into GTD® after time away, whether that's a sick week, a vacation, or falling off the wagon entirely. We share tricks for taming the email backlog, doing a mind sweep, setting up out-of-office rules, and leaning into your GTD® strengths instead of your weaknesses. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Overwhelm happens to all of us. This episode we dig into what to do when everything feels like it's on fire at once: overflowing inboxes, taking on work that isn't ours, and why your GTD® system (not you) should be the thing absorbing the chaos. We talk prioritization, the WOOP framework, and giving yourself a real reward for getting through the crunch. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
What does GTD® really look like on a messy, real-life day? In this episode we get honest about the ebbs and flows, the pull to reorganize your whole system when things get crazy, and why reprocessing your stuff (rather than rebuilding it) is usually what actually helps. Some great insights that might help tweak your own system. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
What holds us back from actually doing the work, even when we know we're working on the right things? Christine brought us this one, and we dug into the four blockers that derail us, building buffer into the week, time tracking as a wake-up call, and giving ourselves grace when the day falls apart. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
How do you keep your digital reference straight when some projects are just you and others involve a whole team? John brought us this one, and we dug into where reference should live, the hard lines between project and general reference, and how to keep everyone in the loop without doing the work twice. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Life's big changes can sometimes throw you for a loop. Luckily, GTD® can help us manage life's changes with a little (or a lot) more ease. In this episode we look at this and share some of our favorite tips. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
This episode, we dive into the unique challenges that arise when applying GTD in team settings. How do you stay organized when your outcomes depend on others? We explore strategies for better communication, accountability, and shared focus. With David Allen and Edward Lamont's book Team: Getting Things Done with Others, we discuss the big questions it raises about group productivity. Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Tools matter. Ever have a part of your workflow be changed, and then all of a sudden things don't go as smoothly as they normally do? The struggle with a change in workflow is real! We've experienced it when our favorite tools shut down, or make some major overhaul changes, or when we change jobs and have to use a different OS. Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
How do you deal when you have too many things coming at you? In this episode, we talked about the overwhelm of too many things and how to get out of indecision mode. There must have been something in the air because we were all feeling it. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
In this episode we discuss the Engage Phase of Workflow of GTD. Lots of great insight and shares. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Sometimes the hardest thing is just getting started. In this episode we look at how to get over that hurdle, and much more. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
What does working in our GTD systems look like for the day-to-day? We share what works and doesn't work for us. Some great insights that just might help tweak your own system. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Projects. What's the difference between project management projects and GTD projects? How are they similar? In this episode, we take a look at what exactly is a project. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Do you make new year's resolutions? OK, so we know they never seem to work. But what if we applied GTD to our new goals. What would that look like? GTD actually turns out to be the secret weapon. Lots of great stuff in this episode! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
As one year ends and another begins, we look at reconnecting and reengaging with our higher horizons. A really great episode on developing our goals and why. A great reminder at this time of year. Enjoy!! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Today we decided to dive into a bunch of tech tools and discuss what works and doesn't work for us for our workflows. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Every so often we experience a bit of friction with our task management system. What causes this? What signs can you look for that your system needs a bit of a clean up? What things might you need to look to clean up? On this episode we share our experiences over the years with what we look for and triggers us to do a clean up. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
We all have it... so how do you manage it? Talking about backlogs on this episode of the GTD® Virtual Study Group. How do you keep from feeling overwhelmed by it? What are some tactics for managing it? Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
We had a number of topics come up before the call, and rather than decide on just one, we decided to do an "Ask the VSG" and touch on them all. We start with looking at what a weekly review looks like, then talked a bit using GTD to help establish routines, followed by revisiting higher horizons and even a little project planning. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
An interesting topic for today's call. Tickler Files. In this episode, we talk about how we've adapted tickler files to work in our digital systems. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Everyone's favorite topic -- Inbox Zero! In this episode we talk about our inboxes, and what's not an inbox. Also some thoughts on the GTD® setup for email with Actions and Waiting For folders. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
In GTD®, it's important to have a trusted system. But does that mean that you have one app to store everything? In this call we talk about how we have our systems set up -- personal vs business or all combined, using separate apps for specific things like shopping lists. And how we manage tasks from shared project teams or from others. And lots of apps were shared. Enjoy!! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
What is Mind Like Water®? How do you get it? How do you keep it? What does not having it feel like? In this call we look at what it means to us. Special thanks to Jeff Korentayer for raising the topic in our facebook group! Enjoy!! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
With all of your project's next actions defined and captured on context lists, how do you know what to do first? And next? In this episode, we dive into different perspectives and solutions for prioritizing actions and being able to trust our systems are helping us see what we need to see, when we need to see it. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Working with partners is tricky, especially if they don't practice the same process and systems that you do (GTD®). So how do you get on the same page? How do you approach getting their involvement or buy in? How do you practice empathy for both yourself and others? We dive into this and so much more in this episode. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Projects, Actions, and even Areas of Focus and Responsibility are pretty easy to define. The higher horizons, not so much. In this episode, we talk about the higher horizons, how we've developed them, and how we use them to guide our life's work. Definitely a great listen if you're struggling with the higher horizons... and just know that we all have, so you're not alone! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Understanding your energy levels and their impact on your productivity is so important. Are you a nightowl? Are you swamped with back to back video calls? Can you fit in a quick nap? We cover it all in this episode. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
We had some fun just wandering around without a set topic in this episode. We talked about all sorts of stuff -- system bankruptcy, dealing with backlog, someday/maybe management, collaboration on projects and shared task management, system tweaking, areas of focus, horizons of focus, and everything in between... Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
The future is really upon us! ChatGPT and AI are really starting to take a hold and our world is going to look very different to us all very soon. In this episode we talk about what that might really look like in our lives and in our GTD® worlds. What we'd like to image it doing to help support us, and how we really want to approach this shift that is coming. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
One of the tricky things in keeping hard edges in a task management system is capturing and processing projects and tasks without enough clarity around them. Sometimes our verbs seem actionable, but might be a bit vague in reality. Same with next actions which might actually be a project. In this episode, we dive into these ideas and the friction they cause in our systems and look at solutions to bring clarity and engagement. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
In this episode, the VSG hypothesizes on what the future of GTD® might look like. The future is now! 😲 Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Ever find yourself annoyed with someone who is less organized than you are? It happens. Maybe even more when you're GTD-level organized. ;) So how do you deal with it? In this episode, the VSG shares a bunch of ideas on the topic. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
When life throws us curve balls with major shifts, we often need to review and recalibrate our Horizons of Focus. In this episode we share our experiences and insights. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the calls and more:
In this episode we discuss boundaries and how we use GTD® to help us manage them. So many great insights in this conversation! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
In this episode we dive into the meaty topic of defining next actions. What are they really? How do they differ from projects and actions? What's the best practice for naming our actions so they are clear and actionable, and set us up for success? Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
As we were nearing the end of the year in this call, we shared our thoughts about wrapping up the year and starting the next one. Preparation for the coming year... closing out the current year... reflection on the accomplishments of the past year... getting some R&R... calendar cleanup... etc. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
In this episode we share our experiences with practicing the GTD® methodology through the years. The benefits we've experienced, the things we love about it, some of the tweaks we've made over time, and why we've stuck with it. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Is your system sparking joy? Do you feel inspired by it? In this episode, we look at our systems from that perspective. How can we inject more joy and inspiration into our systems, and by extension, into our lives? Such a great chat! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
In this episode we really step up a couple of horizons and look at the importance of reflection. We often get so bogged down in the doing that we forget to look up and see the forest for the trees. Life is so short and we really want to be focused on the goals that are really important to us. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
So now that we are getting back to normal(ish)... we're looking at how we engage with GTD® while we're on the go and some of the logistics around that. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Journaling can add a whole new dimension of introspection for our systems. We look at journaling from many angles in this episode. Such a great listen! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
This episode started out as a pros and cons of task management apps. We ended up really focusing on looking at Omnifocus and Todoist, with some other things thrown in there as well. Enjoy the conversation! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
In this episode we talk about routines and how they can be used to help us be more productive and engaged. Lots of great tips and tricks in this one! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
We all experience friction in our systems from time to time. One way to look at this is as an opportunity to make some improvements to our systems and workflows. In this episode, we talk about what that looks like and some things we've discovered over time... as well as, some tools that might be useful. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
What a great discussion! With all of the virtual meetings of the past few years, it has become more and more important to learn how to time block and manage our calendars. A great call with a lot of great shared experiences from the VSG! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
In this episode we look at the successes we've experience with GTD®. We also share some other way that GTD® has influenced our lives and even the lives of others. So much fun looking at GTD® from this perspective! Enjoy! Check out the GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
This episode is filled with a bunch of great ideas on how to keep your GTD® system fresh! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the calls and more:
Oh!!! What is and what isn't an inbox? Such a great conversation! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Renegotiation is an important process in getting things done. In this episode we look at this process of revising our GTD® systems to accommodate our workloads. Enjoy all the insights shared! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Our systems get so much better with the little minor tweaks we make to our systems. We're not talking the tool swapping/hopping here. We're talking about all the little ideas picked up along the way (maybe on GTDVSG) and tried in our systems. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't, and then sometimes they are pivotal to making our systems sing! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
In this episode, we look at what causes distractions, why we could be having a hard time focusing, and how we might address it... or not. An interesting discussion looking at this from so many different angles. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Starting up a GTD® system can be daunting. And there's lots of stuff we learn how to do better as we continue our practice over time. In this episode, we cover a bunch of our experiences and what we've learned as we've refined our systems. Tons of helpful insights! Enjoy! Check out the GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Inspired by the book 4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman, we discuss the idea of finitude and how that impacts our lives and our systems. How do we achieve mind like water and a level of stress-free productivity? How do we find more balance in our lives? Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Do you use a tickler file? It’s a staple of the GTD methodology. And it’s interesting how’s it's evolved over time from paper systems to digital systems. In this episode we chat about how we apply the theory of a Tickler file in our current systems. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Oh, the heresy! 😉 Is there really anything missing from the GTD Model? In this episode, we dive into an interesting conversation about GTD and what’s missing for us… or what we missed. Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Such a great conversation about Horizons and how we come to understand and develop them for ourselves. If you’ve been struggling to define your higher horizons, this episode really might help shed some light on how some of us have worked on ours. Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Happy New Year! In this special episode, Ray Sidney-Smith and Michelle Gunn talk about a 12-week program that Ray is running for the GTD® community -- Getting Things Done® Workbook Study Group. It starts January 3rd, 2022. Sign up at , then search under courses. A very special thank you to Ray Sidney-Smith for offering this program and all that he does in support of our GTD® community!!! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
What does capturing look like? Analog? Digital? Separate Inboxes? Combined Inbox? On the go? What’s the workflow? We chat all about this in this episode. Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
In this episode we discuss Contexts and how they are used in today’s world. Contexts and their relevance has been a controversial topic for years since people have mini computers in their pockets so all contexts are available all the time, almost. But then came a pandemic and we’re all home 24x7. So now what? The GTDVSG dives in and talks about what contexts mean to us in this new reality. Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
How do you improve your estimations of project timelines, or task timing? It’s such a vital piece of managing projects and managing expectations — of clients, of partners, of teammates, of spouses... of ourselves! In this episode we talk about how we all try to tackle this in our own worlds. Thanks to Alex K for suggesting this episode's topic via our Facebook Group! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
GTD® is the art of stress-free productivity. And, we’re finding that that couldn’t be more true at this time in our world. GTD® is providing a bit of grounding in a time of major upheaval for many. We talk about that and how we’re using our systems to find some normal in an abnormal time. Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Our world is a little topsy turvy at the moment. We’re all experiencing a paradigm shift that was not a personal choice any of us made. So how can you adapt and cope with it all? How can GTD help to serve you and bring a little normalcy to your world. We dive into that and share what we’ve been doing, what’s been working and not working. A big THANK YOU to our essential service workers!!! Stay safe, VSGer’s! ❤️ Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Setting up your GTD® system can be time consuming! So when do you start to see return on your time investment? And what is the return on your investment? And what tricks have we learned over the years to help ourselves in terms of time? Lots of fun stuff shared in this episode of GTDVSG! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
A big thank you to Ray Sidney-Smith for guest hosting this episode of the GTDVSG!!! What does your morning GTD® routine look like? How do you set yourself up for the day? In this episode we discuss your GTD® Morning Routine. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Sometimes it's tricky to separate our personal and professional lives in our systems. Sometimes we have to due to requirements, but if we don’t then things can get a little muddled. So how do we keep our systems working for us? And then there’s the struggle to get our partners/colleagues/teammates to also do GTD. We talk about all this and more in this episode of the GTDVSG! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Do you find yourself avoiding using contexts sometimes? I know I did! (And not so secretly now, do still sometimes.) What’s that all about? We cover that in this call. And how we do make our systems work with, and without, contexts. (Oh, the blasphemy!) ;) Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
How do you keep yourself inspired to manage your tasks using GTD®? In this episode of GTDVSG, we talk about our motivation — today, as well as, when we first began using GTD. Lots of great tips for newbies and veterans alike! So, how do you keep motivated with your system? Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Continuing the topic of Focusing on Goals from last episode, today we shared some more practical ideas around making those goals become projects and next actions. We talked about SMART goals, as well as, flexibility, and periodic reviews for alignment. And we looked defining those amorphous goals, you know... the ones that sound like pipe dreams. Who doesn’t need a little help with that?! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
The end of the year is one of the natural points for reflection, of the past, the present, and the future. End of decades have an especially weighty feel, as well! In this episode, the GTDVSG talks about reflection and looking ahead at our goals for the immediate and distant future. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
So what do you do when a task really doesn’t have more than one next action but you can’t do it now. The VSG discusses how we handle that in our systems. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
We all experience it… that time when your day gets out of control! In today’s episode, we talk about things your can do to get back in control and shift your perspective. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
We’re getting started on considering this past year and planning for the upcoming year a little early! What did you do differently this year that worked? What new tricks did you implement that benefited your process? What started to really click and why? We dive into all this and so much more on this episode! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Today we talk transitions, like leaving a job, starting a job, moving, etc. Transitions are also a great time to take a look at your higher horizons and see if there are bigger shifts at play in your world, or if maybe they should be. We dive into multiple levels of the conversation in this episode. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
To clean up your digital backlog or not to clean… not really a question for most of us Type A folks. 😉 In this episode we talk about the process and the organization that helps most of us keep our digital files in check. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
The Horizons of Focus can often be the hardest piece of GTD to grasp. They can seem elusive and amorphous. Today, the VSG shares how we have defined them, and how we keep an eye on them and make sure our goals and visions don’t become purely wishlists. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
Wrapping up our discussions around the #GTDSummit, we cover The Strategic Value of Clear Space. This conversation covers everything from being in the weeds to the higher horizons. And we share some practical tips on how to get to clear space. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: .
Join us for a dive into one of the main topics of the GTD Summit — “There are no problems, only projects”. We got all philosophical on this one! It’s a fun listen! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
This is the recap for Day Two of the #GTDSummit which happened in Amsterdam in June 2019. The theme of the Summit from David Allen: The strategic value of space There are no problems, only projects Again, there was way too much content in the Summit to cover in an hour recap, but we did our best. 😉 Enjoy!! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources for the call and more:
So the #GTDSummit 2019 just happened in Amsterdam. And, WOW, was it awesome! By popular request, we’re doing a recap of the summit. In this episode we cover much of Day One of the Summit. We’ll cover Day Two in the next episode. There was way too much content in the Summit to cover in an hour, but we did our best. 😉 Enjoy!! The theme of the Summit from David Allen: The strategic value of space There are no problems, only projects Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
Fear can stop you in your tracks. It can hide in your projects and your next actions. It can be lurking in your higher horizons. In this episode we really dive into fear and talk about how to recognize it, see it for what it is, and how to work with it. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
Sometimes our systems fail. It could be user error, it could be technology, it could be an unexpected emotional landmine. The VSG dives in and tries to tackle system failure head on. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
What does Someday/Maybe really mean? Is it Someday? Maybe? In this episode we re-examine Someday/Maybe and dive into how we set up our systems around our Someday/Maybes. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
We all have to renegotiate at times — tasks, projects, agreements, commitments, etc. Join us for this chat on renegotiations of all sorts. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
Does your system need a breath of new life or resuscitation? The VSG shares how they tackle this when it’s needed. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
Sometimes our systems need a spring cleaning, or just a little TLC to remove friction. In this episode we dive into our best tips and tricks for this. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
Can time blocking, time chunking, or time stacking help you get things done more efficiently or effectively? We dive into the subject on this episode of GTD® VSG. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
How do you manage all your read later, watch later, consume later type stuff, like articles, videos, podcasts, periodicals, subscriptions, blogs, webinars? We talk about our favorite ways on this episode of the GTD® VSG. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
Project Support Materials. Everyone has a different way of handling this all important piece of the GTD® puzzle. The VSG shares how they do it with their systems. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
Waiting For is such an important part of the GTD® Methodology. In this episode, we share our tips and tricks for managing Waiting For for ourselves and others. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
Big goals and life changes… the thing of Higher Horizons! We deep dive into this topic on this episode. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
The end of year is a great time to reflect and plan for the next year. It’s also the perfect time to revisit, and possibly reimagine, your higher horizons. We talk about this and more in this episode of the GTD® VSG. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
Sometimes our systems need a little tweak. Sometimes they don’t. We dive into the topic on this episode of the GTD® VSG. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: Apologies for the sound quality on this one!
How do you stay on track and keep your GTD® system maintained? Hear how the GTD® VSG does it. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
How often do you Review? In this episode we discuss reviews of all kind. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
We talk about life, work, and productivity challenges (like your email app being shut down) in this episode of the GTD® Virtual Study Group. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
The GTD® VSG discusses the Engage step of GTD® in this episode. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode of Ask The VSG we cover what to do when your beloved apps get changed or dropped and the impact of that on your GTD® workflow. We also talk about how to deal with project overload — especially when you can’t say no. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
Don’t you wish everyone you work with was also practicing GTD®? In this episode of GTD® VSG, we talk about collaborating with others and using our GTD® systems to help make it easier. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
How do you keep up your GTD® system and right the wagon when the wheels have flown off? In this episode of GTD® VSG, we discuss strategies and techniques to help with that. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
Do you trust your system? Listen to this episode for tips and tricks on how to trust your system and really stick with it. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
How do you reduce drag in your GTD® system? We share some our favorite tips and tricks on this call. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
Getting into the flow... Today we talk about how we all maximize it and get things done. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
Getting perspective can be hard, especially when you’re deep in the weeds. In this episode we talk about getting and keeping perspective and just how to do that. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
Do you use Evernote as part of your GTD system? You may want to consider it, if not! Hear how other GTDer’s are using it in this episode of the GTD® VSG. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode, we chat about Accountability. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
Daniel Gold was invited to be interviewed by Bryan Lee, the Evernote Ambassador for Fitness in Singapore, for his Google+ Hangout/podcast, LaunchByte. Again, a big thanks to Bryan Lee for hosting Daniel Gold on his podcast LaunchByte! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode, we talk about the ever-present struggle with processing. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode, we talk about tuning into intuition and how that applies to our GTD practice. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss Hybrid Systems and a bunch of tools that help us get things done. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss the causes and cures for dealing with a huge backlog. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss the Get Creative portion of the Weekly Review. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
This episode features a deep dive into using Outlook as your task management system. Helpful to those using Outlook or any other app or suite of apps to manage their tasks. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss getting started with your system and keeping up the momentum. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode, we discuss GTD and planning for the new year ahead. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss how to stay on track with your GTD System when things seem crazy. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss managing longer term projects. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we dig into how to plan for longer term projects. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss engaging with the Horizons of Focus. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss the topic of Waiting For. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss the question of, ‘how has your GTD practice changed over time?’. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss a super popular topic -- Checklists. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss the ever popular topic of Reviews. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss life transitions. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss the topic of Planning your day. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss the falling off the GTD bandwagon and getting back on. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss our GTD systems and the scuzz factor. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss our struggles & GTD. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss integrating other tools/systems into your GTD practice. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss Daily Reviews. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss trusting your system. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss project planning. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss the ever popular topic of Email and our tips and tricks for being more GTD with it. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss the ever popular topic of time management. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we walk through the steps of the weekly review, one by one. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss introspection and planning. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss the ever popular topic of Horizons of Focus. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss prepping for the end of the year. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode, we discuss practicing GTD with others. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we Ask the VSG all sorts of questions around GTD. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss the ever popular topic of new toys for productivity. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss The Path of GTD Mastery, Chapter 15 and Conclusion to Getting Things Done by David Allen. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss Chapter 13 of David Allen’s Getting Things Done — the Power of Outcome Focusing. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss the Power of the Next Action Decision, Chapter 12 of Getting Things Done by David Allen. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss the Power of the Capturing Habit, Chapter 11 from David Allen’s Getting Things Done. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss Getting Projects Under Control, Chapter 10 of Getting Things Done by David Allen. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss the topic of Engaging: Making the Best Choices. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
GTDVSG is back! Actually, the calls have been going strong, but we’ve had a hiatus from posting episodes to the podcast feed. Luckily, there’s plenty of great conversations in the pipeline coming your way! To help with post-production, the podcast is going back to its original feel of live conversations, unedited, as if you were on the call too, warts and all. The calls will be audio-leveled for a more enjoyable listening experience, but there will be bumps and hiccups, as there always are in real life. I hope you’ll join me in enjoying these fun conversations in all their unedited glory! - Michelle Gunn
In this episode we discuss Reflecting: Keeping it All Fresh and Functional. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we discuss the ever popular topic of setting up the right baskets. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
In this episode we talk about getting In to empty. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: Resources from the call: Workflow diagram
In this episode we discuss the ever popular topic of Capturing. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: Resources from the call: Physical inbox Mind Dump Incomplete Triggers List GTD IQ quiz Read It Later apps: pocket, readability, etc
In this episode, we discuss the ever popular topic of GTD Task Management Tools! Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: Resources from the call: