The GTD® Virtual Study Group 125: Developing Your Higher Horizons
Jun 24, 2014
Featuring Bob Stanky, an Evernote user with innovative strategies, and Ray Sidney-Smith, who draws from Covey's principles, the discussion dives into developing higher horizons for personal and professional growth. They emphasize the shift from tactical tasks to strategic planning and the importance of aligning daily habits with long-term goals. Techniques such as mind mapping, regular reviews, and unique methods of self-reflection are highlighted, all aimed at maintaining clarity and accountability in achieving aspirations.
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Trusting GTD Enables Higher Horizons
- Michelle Gunn shared how she spent six months tweaking her GTD system before trusting it fully.
- This trust created mental space to think about higher horizons beyond daily tasks.
Bob's Evolving Horizon Planning
- Bob Stanky shifted from a top-down to a bottom-up approach in planning his higher horizons.
- He uses Evernote folders for different horizon levels, adapting goals as day-to-day realities change.
Master Daily Tasks Before Big Goals
- Work from the bottom up by mastering daily and weekly tasks first before contemplating higher horizons.
- This grounded approach clears mental space and trust in the system to see bigger life goals.