Ep. 237: Slice of GTD Life with Josh Mitchell

Dec 13, 2023

Join Josh Mitchell, a GTD enthusiast and paper planner aficionado, as he delves into the fascinating world of analog planning. He shares insights on various planners, including an intriguing historical 25-year-old Time Design planner and its American counterpart. Discover the evolution of productivity tools, from classic planners to their digital successors. Josh discusses the features of premium organizers and the personal stories tied to them, reflecting on how effective planning can equal success in both work and life.

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ANECDOTE

Inspiration for Planner Interest

Josh Mitchell was inspired by a podcast episode featuring David Allen and Eric Mack.
The episode discussed paper planners, specifically the Time/System or Time Design system.

INSIGHT

Time/System vs. Time Design

Time/System, a Danish company, also distributed planners in the US under the name Time Design.
The planners are essentially the same, with minor differences like terminology.

ANECDOTE

Acquiring Time/System Planners

Josh highlights the lack of online resources detailing the Time/System planner's historical use within GTD.
He acquired both the 1997 and 2022 versions to explore this.

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Josh Mitchell has a longtime interest in paper planners. In this recording, he shares past and current versions of paper planners, including the type that David Allen used until the mid-1990s.

In addition to talking about several planners, Josh shares about pens, mechanical pencils, and highlighters that go with his system.

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