Ep. 293: Slice of GTD Life with Jens

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Jan 15, 2025

Jens Hynne Petersen, a dedicated GTD enthusiast and organizer of the GTD Summer Camp in Denmark, shares his captivating journey into productivity. He reflects on the evolution of the GTD community in Denmark, the transition from paper to digital tools, and hilarious anecdotes from camp attendees. Jens emphasizes the joy of connecting with others and the importance of capturing ideas creatively. He also highlights how summer camp activities foster motivation and community, showcasing the vibrant spirit within the GTD methodology.

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GTD Origin Story

Jens discovered GTD through a colleague's newsletter post in 2006.
This sparked his GTD journey, starting with self-teaching through the book and newsletters.

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Formal GTD Training

Initially self-taught, Jens later attended a GTD Masterclass in London in 2014.
This formal training deepened his understanding and application of the methodology.

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Danish GTD Community

Jens's involvement in the Danish GTD community began with meetups organized via Meetup.com.
This grew into larger online and physical groups, fostering connections among GTD enthusiasts.

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Jens Hynne Petersen is a longtime GTD enthusiast. He recaps his GTD journey, with the 2019 GTD Summit a highlight. He has been interested in paper systems, but discusses his preference for using a digital tool. His participation in the GTD community in Europe grew into a role as one of the primary organizers of what has become an annual event -- a GTD Summer Camp. It's a weekend event held near Copenhagen, Denmark that has a remarkably devoted core of repeating attendees. From the description Jens gives, and the pictures from the 2024 Summer Camp, you'll understand why so many look forward to camp every year.

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