Comments on: Getting Things Done: The Power of Outcome Focusing

By: James

James — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:59:41 +0000

i totally agree and have seen great success in my life when i picture and feel the outcome before it has happened. this takes lots of practice and faith but the two combined can be very powerful.

By: David/MoneyCrashers

David/MoneyCrashers — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:35:02 +0000

Put simply, you should “begin with the end in mind”.

Professionally or personally

By: MaryBeth

MaryBeth — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:19:08 +0000

As a parent and a nurse ‘reveling in the mundane’ speaks to me. I really love both these roles and, consequently, can so thoroughly focus and appreciate the small tasks associated with each of these jobs. What could very well be onerous somehow gets elevated. Now that I think about it, I wish I felt that way about cleaning my house.

Anyway, I’ve been a happy reader for over a year, just wanted you to know that I’ve appreciated this series. It puzzles me too that it hasn’t drawn more comments.

I’ve enjoyed and looked forward to each installment in this series. I read Allen’s book a year ago and had tried implementing it, but was unable to get it off the ground. I’m doing better this time, I think because of the way its presented and because it helped to read how you use it.

By: Albert

Albert — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:41:43 +0000

I think the best part of this series for me is the organization and workflow process broken down and implemented. Just the fact that Trent is going through with his own processes is a huge help! The action item mentality is definitely runner up though.

By: Claire

Claire — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:30:40 +0000

Hi there, thanks for writing this :) I only found your blog a couple of days ago and are impressed! theres so much waffly crap on the web, but this post was down to earth and mighty useful! (have to read the rest of it now :D)

By: Ja

Ja — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:48:57 +0000

I hate to see this series end. It is an area where all can improve. Your varied and thoughtful writings are timely, insightful and inspirational. Of your topics where I have knowledge/experience, you are right on target, which creates a sense of trust for your writing. I have lived frugally all my life and am still reaping benefits in semi-retirement. I enjoy the challenge of saving–getting great value for my money. I never think “I cannot afford that.” Instead, I think, “I choose not to spend for that.”

Please begin another similar series to GTD. Organizational tips are always helpful. Continued blessings to you and yours.

By: Eva

Eva — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:34:53 +0000

What’s been a real breakthrough for me in reading this series has been the realization that goals (like “exercise more” or “read Thomas Mann’s Magic Mountain”) can be broken down into action items (like “go for a swim” or “read Chapter 1 of Magic Mountain”). I love it. It’s so liberating, just breaking down everything I want to do into action items to put on a list (or a calendar) and working through them all.

By: Jenzer

Jenzer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:12:54 +0000

Regarding the mundane:

For want of a nail the shoe was lost.
For want of a shoe the horse was lost.
For want of a horse the rider was lost.
For want of a rider the message was lost.
For want of a message the battle was lost.
For want of a battle the kingdom was lost.
And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.