Change Your Game with GTD® Boost Creative Productivity with GTD: How Actor & Musician Marcelo Cervone Uses Getting Things Done to Stay Focused and Organized #79
Jul 29, 2025
Marcelo Cervone, an actor known for his role as Rio in BBC's "Andy and the Band" and lead singer of The Vone, shares his journey using the GTD methodology. He reveals how mastering the two-minute rule has revolutionized his productivity. Listeners hear about juggling the 'someday maybe' list and strategies for prioritization, transforming chaos into creativity. Marcelo emphasizes the importance of self-assessment to align personal and professional goals, ensuring consistent focus on what truly matters.
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Master the Two-Minute Rule
- Use the two-minute rule to save hours by doing quick tasks immediately instead of deferring them.
- Clearly articulate next actions with verbs to avoid confusion and improve memory retention.
Use 'Waiting For' Lists Effectively
- Maintain a waiting for list to track tasks that depend on others without clogging your active lists.
- Regularly check and follow up on waiting for items with date notes to reduce stress and track progress.
Someday Maybe List Anxiety
- Marcelo struggles with the someday maybe list as it accumulates ideas that feel unachievable or cause anxiety.
- These items sometimes represent important but undecided commitments, creating emotional tension.
