Getting Things Done Ep. 338: Justin Hale
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Nov 26, 2025 In this conversation, Justin Hale, a GTD trainer from Crucial Learning, shares his journey in productivity training. He highlights the importance of self-awareness in changing habits and the role of deliberate practice in mastering GTD. Justin compares the emotional nuances of Crucial Conversations with GTD's subtle impact. He recalls teaching GTD during a family crisis, demonstrating its practical application. The focus on core habits for beginners and simplifying GTD for easier adoption are also key topics.
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GTD As Behavioral, Research-Based System
- Justin Hale saw GTD as a behavioral, research-backed system that fit Crucial Learning's mission to teach a few life-changing skills.
- He valued GTD's practical focus on habits that improve both work and home life.
Small Behaviors, Big Impact
- Justin connected GTD to Crucial Learning because both teach small sets of learnable behaviors with big impact.
- He admitted he hadn't considered himself a "productivity" person until he experienced GTD's effect.
Habits Drive Productivity Outcomes
- People often lack self-awareness about their productivity habits even when they believe they 'do the right things.'
- Outcomes like overwhelm and burnout usually trace back to habitual behavior gaps.
