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Getting Things Done
Ep. 278: Slice of GTD Life with Emily
Oct 2, 2024
Emily shares her transformative journey with productivity, highlighting how the methodology helped her thrive in academia and beyond. She recounts driving its creator around Boston and the enthusiastic responses from her colleagues when introducing GTD. The switch to the digital tool OmniFocus is discussed, along with the importance of fostering a supportive work culture. Insights into managing productivity systems within families reveal the need for flexibility to accommodate different styles. The conversation concludes with a look at balancing responsibilities and perspectives in life.
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- Emily's journey with GTD transformed her organizational strategies, providing control in a busy life that included her PhD and full-time work.
- By integrating GTD principles into her team's culture, Emily fosters a supportive environment that encourages flexible commitment tracking and collaboration.
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The Journey to GTD
The speaker reflects on their journey to discovering the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology during a busy period in their life, which included pursuing a PhD while managing a new home and full-time work. Initially introduced to GTD through a simplified version of the book assigned by their dissertation advisor, they found the concepts transformative. The immediate impact led to an overhaul of their organizational strategies using basic paper systems, which ultimately provided a sense of control in their fast-paced life. This newfound system became so valuable that the speaker humorously shared concerns about its safety during emergencies.
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