Ep. 274: Slice of GTD Life with Ariadne

Sep 4, 2024

Ariadne, a productivity enthusiast originally from Brazil, shares her transformative journey with the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology. She recounts moving to Ottawa and embracing a new, chilly life while reflecting on her experiences overcoming workplace overwhelm. Ariadne delves into the search for the perfect productivity tool, ultimately finding Nirvana, and discusses the importance of personalized adaptations to GTD, including her innovative use of an Excel dashboard to link goals with daily tasks. Her insights are a beacon for anyone seeking a balanced, low-stress life.

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Two Years in the Making

This interview was on Ariadne's Someday/Maybe list for two years.
She finally felt ready and comfortable to participate.

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Discovering GTD

Ariadne found GTD while searching for ways to improve her work organization 11 years ago.
Reading the book and implementing GTD was a transformative experience, impacting her approach to work and life.

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GTD as a Catalyst

Ariadne's deep dive into GTD, taking months to read and implement, significantly impacted her.
It sparked changes like embracing minimalism, prioritizing reading, and ultimately, her move to Canada.

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Ariadne begins by recounting how this interview stayed on her Someday/Maybe list for quite some time before becoming a reality. She also describes her GTD journey, the tools she has tried, and her daily and weekly processes for living a balanced, low-stress life.

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