Getting Things Done Ep 146: Slice of GTD Life with Simon Penhaligon
Mar 16, 2022
Join Simon Penhaligon, a key account manager from Australia, as he shares his incredible journey of doubling his workload and implementing GTD in just one weekend! He reveals how he tamed his inbox, balanced work and family life, and overcame the challenges of ADHD. Simon offers insights into transitioning tasks between Todoist and Evernote for enhanced productivity. His story illustrates the power of storytelling in productivity and highlights how a structured approach can transform both work and personal relationships.
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Doubled Workload
- Simon, an account manager, faced a doubled workload after colleagues left.
- Despite initial skepticism from coworkers, he accepted the challenge.
Rapid GTD Adoption
- Simon discovered David Allen's GTD book and was immediately captivated.
- He implemented GTD within a weekend, driven by the need for a better system.
Simplicity is Key
- Keep your GTD system simple and avoid overcomplicating it with numerous tools. Simon uses Outlook and Evernote.
- Focus on using a few, well-integrated tools instead of many different ones.
