Getting Things Done Ep. 318: AI in your GTD Practice
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Jul 12, 2025 Dive into the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and productivity practices. Explore how AI evolves within the framework of effective methodologies and the importance of maintaining personal agency over smart tools. Discover the balance between AI assistance and human decision-making to enhance your workflow. Engage with a community that thrives on sharing insights and celebrating achievements, all while navigating the journey to optimize creativity in your productivity.
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GTD Apps' Intelligent Evolution
- GTD apps have aimed to incorporate intelligence since 1999, emphasizing support rather than decision-making for users.
- True productivity tools free your mind from remembering tasks and focus your creative thinking where it matters most.
AI Used to Summarize Emails
- A company sets goals for all employees to optimize processes using AI and offers specialized training for use cases.
- An employee uses Microsoft Copilot to efficiently mine emails for action items, organizing results into Todoist for follow-up.
Leverage AI as a Thought Assistant
- Use AI to handle rapid data searching and synthesis, enabling you to focus on decision-making.
- Leverage AI for reminders and insights, but maintain control for creative and strategic thinking.
