Ep. 260: Slice of GTD Life: Caroline Clarke

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May 29, 2024

Caroline Clarke, a former international development banker turned illustrator and author, shares her inspiring journey of career transformation. She details how the Getting Things Done methodology has influenced her creative life, facilitating her shift from banking to artistic expression. Caroline discusses the importance of a structured approach to creativity, the role of daily practice, and her innovative techniques for writing obituaries. She emphasizes the balance of organization and creativity, showcasing her unique home office design tailored for diverse creative projects.

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GTD Discovery and Immediate Impact

Caroline Clark discovered GTD through an in-flight magazine article around 2001.
After implementing GTD, she had a successful meeting the following week because she had all her materials organized.

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Separate Workspaces

Separate physical spaces for different types of work can enhance focus.
Caroline Clarke designates specific areas for computer work versus creative work.

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David Allen's Writing Process

David Allen uses separate physical locations for different kinds of writing to help enter the desired creative mindset.
Moving to a different space triggers his creative writing zone.

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Caroline Clarke's GTD journey goes back to when Getting Things Done was first published. She applied the methodology in her previous career in international banking, and still applies it in her new career as an illustrator and author. She shows us her intentionally designed home office/studio, with spaces for various kinds of work. She also talks in detail about how she adapts GTD to her very creative work.

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