Steve Beimel, a Japanese crafts and culture expert and founder of Japan Craft 21, discusses the intersection of productivity and traditional craftsmanship. He shares how the Getting Things Done methodology enhances creativity and fosters a commitment to positive change. Steve recounts his transformative journey in Japan, detailing the significance of firsthand experiences and Zen principles in revitalizing ancient crafts. The conversation also highlights the rich history of Japanese craftsmanship and its lasting impact on modern artistry.
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Meeting and Early Work
David Allen and Steve Beimel met over 48 years ago through shared spiritual interests.
Beimel was one of Allen's bosses in one of his many jobs before age 35.
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Nursery Business and Early Collaboration
After college, Beimel lived in Japan for four years, returning to work with Japanese immigrants in the nursery business in Southern California.
Allen joined the business as a salesman, contributing to its growth and branding.
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Tour Company and Shift to Craft
Beimel returned to Japan, studied translation, and became a partner in the nursery before starting a successful tour company specializing in in-depth Japanese experiences.
He later retired from the tour company to focus on Japan Craft 21.
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Getting Things Done (GTD) is a personal productivity system developed by David Allen. The book provides a detailed methodology for managing tasks, projects, and information, emphasizing the importance of capturing all tasks and ideas, clarifying their meaning, organizing them into actionable lists, reviewing the system regularly, and engaging in the tasks. The GTD method is designed to reduce stress and increase productivity by externalizing tasks and using a trusted system to manage them. The book is divided into three parts, covering the overview of the system, its implementation, and the deeper benefits of integrating GTD into one's work and life[2][3][5].
Please join David Allen as he talks with Steve Beimel about how GTD artfully ties in with revitalizing traditional Japanese master crafts.
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