Ep. 239: Slice of GTD Life with Becky DeWaters

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Dec 27, 2023

Becky DeWaters, a productivity enthusiast and OmniFocus expert, dives into her innovative approach to the GTD methodology. She shares fascinating insights about the interplay between goals, areas of focus, and next actions, using memorable metaphors that make complex ideas more relatable. Listeners will discover how she navigates her learning journey with Spanish while maintaining productivity, along with practical examples of her organizational strategies that can inspire anyone looking to enhance their efficiency.

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ANECDOTE

GTD Discovery

Becky DeWaters discovered GTD through a library book in 2016.
Her initial reaction was energetic and restless, but she found it increasingly calming with practice.

ADVICE

Multiple Tools

Use multiple tools if they work for you, even simple ones like notebooks.
Becky uses OmniFocus as her primary GTD tool, supplemented by physical calendars and notebooks.

ANECDOTE

Work-Personal Compartmentalization

Becky compartmentalizes work and personal tasks, using Outlook for work and OmniFocus for personal.
She excels at email management in Outlook, categorizing even sent emails for better retrieval.

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Becky DeWaters gives us a detailed look into her OmniFocus system. She also shares what she has learned about the relationships between goals, areas of focus, projects, and next actions. She mentions plenty of illustrative examples, and weaves helpful metaphors into the discussion.

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