I use a simplified form of GTD as a form of survival.
I don't know the ins and outs of GTD. I skimmed through the book enough to get started. I periodically look things up when I have a question.
I literally have this flowchart [1] printed out and at my desks at home and work to serve as a constant reminder when I feel overwhelmed.
I AVOID READING GTD-RELATED TOPICS AND TRYING NEW APPS AND TOOLS. This is crucial, otherwise I will get sidetracked into new methodologies and reinventions.
What I have now, works, and I want to avoid the productivity porn trap. Pick something that works well enough and make small iterations[2] to reduce frictions.
Other important points:
- Identify all of your inboxes and work to keep on them. And maintain a single physical inbox at home and work.
- Perform a weekly review of your tasks and make adjustments as necessary.
I don't know the ins and outs of GTD. I skimmed through the book enough to get started. I periodically look things up when I have a question.
I literally have this flowchart [1] printed out and at my desks at home and work to serve as a constant reminder when I feel overwhelmed.
I AVOID READING GTD-RELATED TOPICS AND TRYING NEW APPS AND TOOLS. This is crucial, otherwise I will get sidetracked into new methodologies and reinventions.
What I have now, works, and I want to avoid the productivity porn trap. Pick something that works well enough and make small iterations[2] to reduce frictions.
Other important points:
- Identify all of your inboxes and work to keep on them. And maintain a single physical inbox at home and work. - Perform a weekly review of your tasks and make adjustments as necessary.
1. https://lifedev.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/gtd-workflow....
2. This is critical. No major changes at once.