Blanka, a GTD trainer with a diverse range of interests, talks about her experiences moving to the US and her journey to becoming a certified GTD trainer. She discusses effective due dates, task management systems, and optimizing decision-making for efficient task management.
Blanka shares challenges of relocating to Florida, emphasizing adaptation and resilience.
Customized GTD system with specialized context lists, highlighting task prioritization based on effort versus value.
Deep dives
Adapting to Moving from Hungary to the United States
Moving to a new country, Blanca, previously living in Hungary, shares the challenges and adjustments faced in relocating to Sarasota, Florida. She discusses the stressful transition process, highlighting the complexities of packing, unpacking, and adapting to a new environment.
Transition from Hungary to Britain and GTD Certification
Blanca details her dual residency between Britain and Hungary, her work at Next Action Associates, and her certification in GTD. Reflecting on her journey to becoming a certified trainer, she emphasizes the influence of her supervisor, Todd Brown, and her virtual training experience.
Introduction to GTD and Passion for Productivity
Blanca recounts discovering GTD during her executive role in a hospitality IT company, leading to a profound interest in productivity and optimization. Her passion for efficiency stems from her diverse career experiences in hospitality, IT, and teaching, ultimately driving her towards GTD certification and deeper exploration of its concepts.
Customizing GTD System for Personal Efficiency
Blanca shares her unique approach to customizing her GTD system, including creating specialized context lists like 'Cannot Do Right Now' for dependent tasks. She discusses the importance of prioritizing tasks based on effort versus value, demonstrating a personalized system aligned with her productivity goals.
You will learn that Blanka moves around quite a bit. After several other countries, she and her family have landed in the US in Sarasota, Florida. In addition to her work as a GTD trainer, Blanka has a fascinating range of interests, from organizational development to fiber art.
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