Getting Things Done Ep. 336: Slice of GTD Life with Prachi
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Nov 12, 2025 Prachi shares her inspiring journey from engineering to climate activism. She began reducing her family's carbon footprint by 10% each year, which led to the creation of her app, Cool the Globe, that encourages citizen-led climate action. Through fellowships and campaigns, she learned to scale her impact, reaching users in 150 countries. Prachi details the power of the Getting Things Done methodology in transforming her leadership style, helping her achieve significant milestones, including meetings at the UN and engaging communities worldwide.
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Childhood Letter Sparked A Life Shift
- Prachi received a letter she wrote to her future self at age 10 and it reignited her desire to make an impact.
- That moment prompted her to drop engineering college and spend a year traveling to understand social and climate issues firsthand.
Yearlong Fieldwork Revealed Climate Reality
- Prachi traveled across India working with farmers, waste pickers, and children and saw climate impacts everywhere.
- That experience convinced her to dedicate her career to climate action and to reduce family emissions by 10% each year.
Quantify Small Actions' Carbon Savings
- Measure the avoided emissions behind small sustainable actions to see real impact.
- Track simple choices (e.g., cycling, reusing clothes) to quantify and motivate continued change.
