

19. A very special interview with GTD author David Allen
5 snips Mar 18, 2020
In this podcast, David Allen discusses surprising GTD journeys, dream destinations, sleep habits, and the balance between laziness and efficiency in GTD. They also talk about virtual business challenges and navigating the virtual landscape.
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GTD in Prague
- David Allen's most surprising GTD experience was in Prague.
- He gave a simultaneously translated seminar to Czechoslovakian HR professionals after the revolutions of '89-'90.
Efficiency and Effectiveness
- Reframe productivity as achieving desired results with less effort.
- Focus on effectiveness (doing the right things) guided by efficiency at higher horizons (overall purpose).
GTD World
- In a world where everyone uses GTD, problems become projects.
- This creates a faster, calmer, and more collaborative environment by clarifying actions and reducing ambient anxiety.