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Externalize To Free Cognitive Space
- Getting Things Done (GTD) externalizes mental load so your brain can focus on ideas, not storage.
- David Allen frames productivity as creating conditions for people to flourish, not just busywork.
Follow GTD's Five-Step Workflow
- Capture everything that has your attention into a trusted inbox and clarify if it's actionable.
- Then organize, review regularly, and engage by doing the next defined action.
Park Actions In Contextual Lists
- Once you decide a next action, park it in the right list or tool so your brain can let go.
- Organize reminders by the context where you'll do them, like @phone or @computer.