Getting Things Done Ep. 325: Your Projects – What to Know When
Aug 26, 2025
Discover the critical elements for managing your projects effectively. Learn how to define and track projects while utilizing a focused weekly review to maintain control. Explore the five essential steps of capturing, clarifying, organizing, reflecting, and engaging. Hear about the importance of evaluating project status and ensuring every active project has a next action. Delve into ideas on customizing your weekly review process and discover strategies for inactive projects. Embrace the evolving nature of your productivity practice and keep refining your approach!
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Capture And Clarify Daily
- Do capture everything that has your attention into a trusted system instead of your mind.
- Clarify each item: decide if it needs action, can be delegated, deferred, filed, or deleted.
Weekly Review Is The Glue
- The weekly review is the critical success factor that sustains GTD over years.
- Regular reflecting (daily, weekly, quarterly, yearly) increases trust in your decisions.
Customize The Weekly Review
- Customize your weekly review order to what works, but try the listed order a few times first.
- Use the checklist as a template and add items relevant to your life.
