Comments on: Getting Things Done: Five Key Things

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 21:40:34 +0000

Better than GTD is The Effective Edge. Read Christina Randle’s “Getting it Together” and check out their classes and methodology. It works along the same lines as GTD, but is easier to follow and much more practical on a day-to-day basis. Also easier for teams to adopt Effective Edge methodology.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:33:14 +0000

Have you ever tried any of the iPod Touch apps like Action Lists that claim to be based on this system? I use my iPod extensively and always have it with me, so it seems like it might be more natural to me than a notebook if the apps are any good. At $10 a pop, though, I don’t really want to just try one out of curiosity!

By: Peggy

Peggy — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:50:37 +0000

I don’t always post a note, but I LOVE to read your posts. I always get something from them. So Thank you!!!

By: Joe Wilner

Joe Wilner — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:01:57 +0000

Thanks for references and suggestions. These are all very helpful for getting organized and being as efficient as possible. I agree that writing things down is very helpful. In particular, I consistently use checklists and record ideas whenever they present themselves. Thanks!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:09:53 +0000

HI Trent,

The idea of doing the next action is what I have found most powerful from this series. So simple but so powerful for me.

Thanks

Bec

P.S have said it before but especially found your personal examples very useful for understanding these concepts

By: Maria

Maria — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:52:41 +0000

I agree with Joanna and Joan, I really like this series as well. For me, you’ve explained GTD better than the book. When I read the book a while back, I was bored and didn’t know how to apply it to my life. It just didn’t click. But when I read your summary things make more sense. I think I’ll read the book again and refer to your summaries more often. Thanks for doing this.

By: Sally

Sally — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:41:37 +0000

Another big thank you – I happened upon your site having just come through a four year period of feeling disorganized and not in control – partly because I stopped work to concentrate on studying and then moved halfway around the world – and back! – and was surfing for inspiration having realised that I needed to take big steps to get back to being as organized as I used to be. Your posts have inspired me as I rebuilt my own trusted system and I truly never ‘got’ how I could use next actions properly (I work to constant and repeating deadlines) til I read your version, thanks again! :-)

By: Jon

Jon — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:03:58 +0000

Love the series, but this post really sums it up for someone like me who doesn’t really need the complexity of the full system. I don’t need contexts, priorities, etc. Get things out of your brain, come up with action for the stuff, and put that stuff in their place. Thank you.

By: Daryl Tay

Daryl Tay — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:12:29 +0000

I’ve been constantly tweaking my GTD style over the last two years and I have to say besides getting everything out of my head, the other thing I’ve found really useful is to use a tickler file.

Currently I operate with a combination of a physical tickler file, Evernote with tags and task.fm for recurring reminders. I was wondering if you had any tips for using tickler files?

By: Serge

Serge — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 03:44:41 +0000

Thank you. At almost 60 years of age I tend to get overwhelmed at times with the fast pace of life’s demands. This series helped me to look at life anew and brings order to my thoughts. You will probably never know how helpful your site is to so many people out there who are like me.
I am inspired. Fine job.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:46:23 +0000

I want to add my THANKS for a review well done! I found it so very helpful in many ways. You made the ideas clear and easy to implement. I also want to thank you for this last entry with links to all the series.
Bravo, Trent from another grateful reader!

By: Joan

Joan — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:25:03 +0000

I agree with Joanna that this series was very impactful. I like the way you have summariezed this book. I will be reviewing this series often. Thanks for a really great series.

By: Mark Reutzel

Mark Reutzel — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:02:02 +0000

Mr T, a stellar, out-of-park homer for this series. I am a HUGE fan of GTD and it’s principles. I hope Mr Allen recognizes this as a JWD – ‘Job Well DONE’ All the Best!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:01:10 +0000

I also wanted to say that this series has been extremely helpful for me. Reading the excerpts from the book that you included in the series, I believe I got more from your summary than I would from reading the book because the author’s writing style doesn’t seem easy to read. You did an excellent job of summing up the points.

By: Tony E

Tony E — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:38:07 +0000

Trent,

Great job with this series reviewing GTD.

Having just ‘played at the edges’ of David Allen’s GTD first time round, I decided to commit to the whole method and process a couple of months ago, and it is proving really productive for me.

Like any new habit, it needs reinforcing, to make it stick, particularly in taking time out to do the Weekly Reviews which is one of the keys to the whole system.

Your reviews are now printed and are a companion to the Allen book. You reinforce many points, give your own experiences, and help the new convert like me to really establish my own GTD.

Well done!

By: Mattias

Mattias — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:14:30 +0000

Great work on this series Trent! Enjoyed reading it a lot, it has given me a boost to try GTD a second time. Your examples has clarified and summarized the concepts really well.

By: mukundhan

mukundhan — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:53:30 +0000

Great set of posts simply because it showed how GTD works through practical examples. Started setting up my Time & Space for practicing GTD.

By: Zina

Zina — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:59:33 +0000

I have enjoyed the recipes you have shared so far. As soon as i try one I will let you know how it turns out! I appreciate that there are normal ingredients and not just mixes or condensed soup. We currently live in Germany and are unable to get many of those kinds of ingredients.
Thanks!

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 06:48:22 +0000

Trent, this was a fantastic series. I have been actively awaiting each new post. I tried to implement GTD a couple of years ago, and rapidly became disillusioned as I seemed to spend all my time doing lots of unimportant tasks. It is really valuable to see how someone successfully applies it. Well done! Thanks!

By: Michael Manfredi

Michael Manfredi — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 02:24:25 +0000

This has been a tremendous help to me and especially in one very significant way. I now project myself actually doing things that need attention, I imagine myself getting them done and experiencing the feeling of accomplishment. It has helped me to manifest all of these deeds into reality. But I couldn’t have gotten to that point without these fundamental tips first. Thanks.