Change Your Game with GTD® Is Your GTD System Too Complex? #43
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Oct 5, 2020 The podcast discusses the complexity of GTD systems and the need to streamline and simplify. They explore the drawbacks of relying too heavily on technology and highlight the importance of practicality in implementing a GTD system. The hosts share their experiences with building and modifying their own systems, including transitioning from electronic to paper-based tools. They also emphasize the significance of investing time in evaluating and reflecting on the task management tool at a higher level.
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Avoid Feature Chasing
- Avoid overbuilding your GTD system by chasing cool features without considering their practical value.
- Focus on how a feature improves your workflow within the GTD methodology, not just its novelty.
Overbuilt System Story
- Todd Brown recounts coaching someone whose GTD system was overly complex, with multiple tools and poor syncing.
- This complexity created friction, hindering their productivity and ability to trust the system.
Start Simple
- Start with a simple GTD setup: projects, waiting for, agendas, someday maybe, and actions lists.
- Let the content dictate system structure; contexts will emerge naturally as your lists grow.