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Getting Things Done

Ep. 243: Slice of GTD Life with Renese King

Jan 24, 2024
Renese King, a longtime GTD practitioner, shares her experiences with various paper and digital solutions for her GTD system. She discusses her busy life as a musician and her job at Berklee College of Music. Topics include her journey into GTD, balancing unplanned work and deadlines, and the power of daily reflection in increasing productivity.
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  • Renice King found the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology helpful in balancing her multiple responsibilities and appreciated the emphasis on prioritizing and having a comprehensive system.
  • Renice King emphasized the importance of weekly reviews, realistic planning, and allocating double the time needed for tasks to better estimate completion, while also highlighting the value of reflection time for productivity and creative thinking.

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Renice King's musical journey

Renice King shares her musical journey, starting with her early piano lessons and discovering her talent for playing by ear. She explains how she transitioned from classical music to contemporary and primarily focuses on gospel. She also mentions her collaborative work with the Pops, combining classical orchestrations with a gospel approach, which she finds creatively fulfilling.

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