Ep. 257: Capture Skills Lab

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May 8, 2024

Dive into the art of capturing with tips on mastering the GTD workflow. Learn the importance of continuous thought capture to clear mental clutter and boost productivity. Discover the pitfalls of digital overload and strategies for choosing effective tools. Enjoy creative solutions for recording ideas in challenging environments, like the shower or while swimming. This engaging session is packed with exercises and quizzes to refine your capturing skills, ensuring you stay focused in a busy world.

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ADVICE

Capture Immediately

Capture tasks, ideas, or commitments immediately as they cross your mind.
Don't wait for specific times like a review, preventing "3 AM wake-ups."

ADVICE

Capture Recurring Thoughts

Capture recurring thoughts, even if already in your system, to signal your mind's unease.
This over-capturing helps ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

INSIGHT

Capturing vs. Capture Tools

Capturing is an active behavior of collecting inputs, distinct from the tools themselves.
Tools like email inboxes passively capture, while our brains actively (and unreliably) hold thoughts.

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In our most recent Skills Lab webinar we took a deep dive into the Capture step in the GTD workflow. We discussed what makes a leakproof capture tool. We also distinguished between capturing as a behavior and the tools we use to capture. With quizzes, exercises, and practice scenarios, this will be a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice.

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