Getting Things Done Ep. 120: GTD® and the Phenomenon of List Managers
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Aug 25, 2021 Explore the rise of list management systems and their connection to personal productivity. Discover the essentials for choosing the right manager for your needs, from context sorting to task management features. Dive into the evolution of digital tools designed to simplify complex tasks. Learn why effective lists require more than just simplicity and how to tailor your approach for optimal results. Finally, weigh the pros and cons of digital versus paper systems to find your best fit.
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Palm's Serendipitous GTD Fit
- Early PDAs like the Palm were surprisingly GTD-friendly due to easy list categorization.
- The Palm Desktop and Trio offered a simple, effective list management solution.
GTD's Holistic Nature
- Many task management apps arose to fill the void left by systems lacking good contextual sorting.
- GTD is more than just task lists; it's a holistic system encompassing various elements like hard landscape and ticklers.
Voice-Activated GTD
- David Allen worked on a software project that could process voice commands like "call Robert by Friday."
- This hypothetical software would automatically populate lists and calendars, showcasing an ideal GTD integration.