Ep. 215: The Next Action: Lion, Tiger, or Bear?

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Jul 11, 2023

Suzanne Strisik, a psychologist and GTD enthusiast, shares insights on overcoming resistance to daunting tasks. She compares tackling difficult projects to facing wild animals, helping listeners reflect on their personal values. The discussion covers the emotional weight of stalled tasks and incorporates mindfulness strategies to manage anxiety. Suzanne emphasizes the importance of community support and self-reflection in enhancing productivity, encouraging everyone to reconnect with their core motivations.

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ANECDOTE

GTD and Promotion

Suzanne Strisik read "Getting Things Done" in 2005, feeling overwhelmed as an assistant professor.
GTD provided clarity and order, helping her succeed and get promoted.

INSIGHT

Resistance to Tasks

While GTD was helpful, Strisik noticed resistance to certain tasks on her lists.
These included projects she'd postpone or avoid, hindering her progress despite her system.

ADVICE

Identify and Reflect

Identify a difficult next action or project.
Reflect on what brings you to the webinar and what you hope to achieve.

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This is a webinar with Suzanne Strisik, Ph.D., a psychologist and longtime GTD enthusiast. We'll be looking at dreaded next actions and how they can trigger the same anxiety as the thought of an encounter with a dangerous animal. If you've been confounded by a project or a task that lingers on one of your lists, then this webinar is for you. Suzanne will guide us in understanding the dread in the task and how it relates to something deeply meaningful to us. From there, we'll make a pathway back to the flow of our good work.

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