Getting Things Done Ep. 110: GTD on KQED
Jun 15, 2021
David Allen, a renowned productivity consultant and author, shares insights on reducing stress and boosting creativity. He explores the struggles of organizational challenges in both personal and professional relationships, emphasizing effective communication. The impact of social media on stress and self-worth among younger audiences is discussed. A caller shares transformative experiences with Allen's methods, and practical strategies for managing overcommitment and enhancing mental clarity are offered, blending traditional and digital approaches.
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Psyche as System
- Using your mind as your organizational system leads to being driven by the latest and loudest.
- The psyche cannot handle the vast number of commitments most people have.
Externalize Commitments
- Externalize every commitment, don't rely on your memory.
- Create a system to track these commitments for a clearer mind.
Initial Dump and Processing
- Write everything down to externalize it, creating a comprehensive list.
- Process each item, deciding what it means and what the next action is.
