Getting Things Done Ep. 148: Managing Projects 2
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Mar 29, 2022 Explore how fears can hinder project identification and the need for reframing challenges as actionable tasks. Discover the philosophy of 'mind like water' to navigate external challenges while focusing on personal responses. Learn strategies to overcome project aversion and the importance of clear definitions. Delve into effective project management practices and the need for regular updates to enhance productivity. Finally, find out the best organizational tools that suit personal preferences, starting from simple systems to more complex technology.
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Resistance to Identifying Projects
- People resist identifying subtle projects because they fear committing to an outcome before knowing the steps.
- GTD training helps by focusing on the desired outcome first, then figuring out the how.
Framing Problems as Projects
- Frame any event, situation, or problem as a project by focusing on what a solution would look like.
- Even if there's no solution, defining it allows you to move forward.
A Game You Should Win
- Catherine Allen suggests giving yourself a game you should win, like maximizing a client's opportunity to buy.
- Focus on controllable actions, like presentations and explaining options, regardless of the final outcome.