GTD

I’ve been on a real Getting Things Done (GTD) kick the last few weeks. It all started about 6 months ago when I printed out one of those work-flow diagrams showing the rough GTD steps for my desk at work, then 3 months ago I added Lifehacker to my RSS Reader. Then about 1 month ago I purchased this book from a closing down bookstore called “Work Smarter, Not Harder”.

So how does my GTD method work? Well it changes over time - but my rough model is a free Backpack account which I use for my larger “todos”. I chose Backpack because it was easy to setup and it’s easy to access from anywhere I have a computer. Also the “developer” in me started to day-dream about the API and programming a small app for my work PDA - so my backpack would always be synched with me. The truth is though the PDA is so bulky I don’t always have it with me.

Secondly, at work, I carry my Moleskin with me at all times and a pen. On days where I don’t start with my feet running I’ll try and jot down a days worth of todos.

Of course - If you’re a true GTDer (is there even such a thing?) you’ll notice that neither of these are directly related to the ideas of Collecting, Processing, Organising, Reviewing and Doing. I have to start somewhere though.

My problem in the past with these sorts of tricks/strategies is I usually give up after a while. Hopefully this one will stick with me

Posted by Christian Posted in: Books, Computers, GTD, Profession No Comments » 20 April 2006