

122: Back to Basics - The Runway & Doing
8 snips May 14, 2014
Dive into the essentials of productivity with a focus on the 'doing' phase of the GTD workflow. Discover how clear naming of projects can boost motivation and enhance task clarity through detailed planning. Explore the balance between analog and digital tools, gaining insights on personal strategies for task organization. Learn practical tips for utilizing digital tools while working outside the office, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks. This lively discussion is all about transforming intentions into actions!
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Weekly Next Actions
- Define next actions as tasks doable within the current week to avoid congestion.
- Use the weekly review to assess and refine your next action list, ensuring manageable workload.
Replicate Successful Doing
- Track your pre-GTD work habits to identify effective doing strategies.
- Replicate successful elements in other areas, like using your preferred method for handling phone calls as a model for email tasks.
Starting GTD
- Getting started with GTD can feel overwhelming due to the initial setup and awareness of all tasks.
- Focus on next week's actions as your current runway to manage the workload.