Getting Things Done Ep. 384: Projects and Next Actions
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Oct 14, 2026 Explore the foundations of projects and next actions through lively quizzes, practical scenarios, and group discussion. The session also examines how higher horizons, purpose, vision, and areas of focus shape daily decisions. Learn how mapping responsibilities can clarify what needs attention and support more intentional action planning.
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GTD Starts With Where You Are
- GTD starts with your current reality rather than an idealized version of where you should be.
- Higher-horizon thinking makes existing decisions more conscious and improves present performance, even if future goals change.
Future Goals Improve Today
- Future goals matter primarily because they alter how you perceive and perform today.
- A goal remains useful even when you later abandon it, because the thinking sharpened current emails, conversations, and choices.
Longer Horizons Smooth Your Moves
- Longer time horizons create smoother decisions by giving short-term moves more perspective.
- Ana Maria Gonzalez compares this to driving, where experience shifts attention from jerky controls toward the road and surrounding scenery.