Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning 102. Choosing Your GTD Tool
Dec 6, 2023
The hosts discuss the pros and cons of different GTD tools including Microsoft Outlook, Apple Reminders, and Google Tasks/Keep. They emphasize the importance of understanding the GTD methodology and avoiding clutter. They share their experiences with Evernote, Google Keep, and Todoist, praising Todoist for its cross-platform functionality and organizational capabilities. They also discuss specialized GTD tools like Remember the Milk and Things. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to share their thoughts and information about the GTD summer camp.
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Learn GTD Before Choosing Tools
- Learn GTD basics before picking a tool so your system works anywhere.
- Avoid blaming the tool; invest time to understand the GTD framework first.
Tool Features Change How You Do GTD
- Tools shape your GTD practice: added features can either simplify or overcomplicate workflows.
- Migrating tools often reveals new ways of working and hidden complexity.
Use Outlook Web/To Do For Microsoft Users
- If you use Microsoft in your organization, prefer Microsoft To Do (web Outlook) for integration and future updates.
- Use a dedicated browser profile (Edge/Chrome/Safari) and pin Outlook web for app-like access.