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Getting Things Done

Ep. 225: Clarify and Organize

Sep 20, 2023
David Allen and Dave Edwards discuss clarifying and organizing tasks in the Getting Things Done (GTD) method. They explore the importance of understanding task nature, clearing the mind, and creating an effective task management system. They also delve into ongoing organization, adapting to shifting priorities, and managing reminders and waiting in a digital system.
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Quick takeaways

  • Clarifying and organizing ideas and projects is crucial for effective task management, requiring thoughtful decision-making about each item's nature and actionability.
  • Organization is an ongoing process that requires regular curation, reviewing and making decisions about collected items to ensure relevance and alignment with current priorities.

Deep dives

Importance of clarifying and organizing collected ideas

One of the key points discussed in the podcast episode is the importance of clarifying and organizing the ideas and projects that have been collected. The speaker emphasizes that simply writing down these items is not enough. Clarifying involves thinking about and making decisions about each item to fully understand its nature and whether it is actionable or not. Many to-do lists are incomplete and stressful because they remind us of decisions we haven't made and thinking we haven't finished. By clarifying the nature of each item, it becomes easier to determine the next actions and how to organize them effectively.

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