Synopsis
Want to learn more about GTD®? We're folks just like you--from all walks of life--sharing our tips, tricks, struggles and victories. Hear presentations, discussions and more about how to Get Things Done.
Episodes
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092: A Book Launch Party! Augusto Pinaud’s 25 Tips for Productivity
27/09/2012 Duration: 56minIt's a celebration as our own Augusto Pinaud launches his new book, 25 Tips for Productivity. We had lots of fun hearing some of the wisdom that Augusto shares in the book. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
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091: Back to Basics: The Next-Action Decision
10/08/2012 Duration: 56minBack to Basics returns! In this episode, we revisit "The Power of the Next-Action Decision." We talk about getting to the next action, how to instill the habit of next-action thinking, and address what gets in the way. Join us! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
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090: Cultivating Reliability: Showing Up, Practicing It, Getting It Done
22/07/2012 Duration: 53minKeeping commitments is at the heart of getting things done. But how many of us renege on our commitments to ourselves? In this episode, you'll learn more about practicing the art of being reliable for yourself. Join the Virtual Study Group as we talk about, making, keeping, and breaking commitments. A great discussion, full of insights! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
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089: Outside Pursuits: Using GTD to Get Creative
28/06/2012 Duration: 01h04minThere's so much more to do than just work! In this meeting, we share how we use productivity tools and methods to get creative pursuits done. If you're artistic (just want to be), join us for the conversation. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
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088: Combining GTD with Other Systems and Approaches
15/06/2012 Duration: 01h23sJoin the Virtual Study Group as we talk about how other methods and approaches can combine with GTD to get even more productivity goodness. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
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087: Media Consumption and GTD
24/05/2012 Duration: 57minWe're living-in-the-future where the combination of portable computers (smartphones, tablets, etc.), digitization of media and the Internet as a delivery mechanism means that we have an unprecedented access to a variety of media (books, audiobooks, articles, podcasts, movies, TV shows). The ability to record & store media effectively means that we can time-shift media that was formerly broadcast and consume it in our own schedule. So, amidst the myriad possibilities, how do you decide what to pay attention to? How do you keep track? Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
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086: Special Guest: Lindsey Holmes
17/05/2012 Duration: 01h01minIn this episode, we welcomed special guest, Lindsey C. Holmes. Recently named Evernote's new Small Business Ambassador, Lindsey is a passionate GTDer. She'll gave us us the inside scoop on how folks in small biz can use GTD, shared her expertise with Evernote, and much more. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
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085: Getting to Inbox Zero
30/04/2012 Duration: 56minLove it or hate it, we're pretty much stuck with email. And inbox zero is touted as nirvana. But like unicorns, some doubt that inbox zero exists. Join us for a conversation about how to get your inbox under control and finally befriend that elusive unicorn. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
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084: Seeking Self-Employment Using GTD with Special Guest, Tracy Brisson
17/04/2012 Duration: 53minThe Virtual Study Group welcomed guest presenter, Tracy Brisson (). Tracy gave us the inside scoop on how to harness the power of GTD to move toward starting your own business and/or becoming self-employed. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
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083: Back to the Basics: Prioritizing and Doing
08/03/2012 Duration: 56minOur popular series, Back to the Basics, returns! In this session, we talk about that all important and often really tough “Doing.” To prioritize or not to prioritize? Work in contexts? How do you get to the doing that really gets things done? Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
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082: Special Guest, Cal Newport
26/02/2012 Duration: 54minIn this episode, we welcomed Study Hacks author and blogger, Cal Newport (www.calnewport.com). We talked about motivation, practice, difficulty, and acquiring rare and valuable skills. A must listen! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
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081: Fixed Schedule Productivity
09/02/2012 Duration: 01h03minTara shared her mashup of new processes that she's taken from Cal Newport's popular blog, Study Hacks. You'll learn about Fixed Schedule Productivity and how a new set of GTD contexts has changed how she gets things done. Join the conversation and learn some new methods! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
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080: GTD and Kids
27/01/2012 Duration: 52minGot kids? Know someone who teaches school or interacts with young folks? Listen into our conversation about how to help kids learn GTD for school and life. From the very small to college age, everybody can learn methods to help them get important things, like growing up, done. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
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079: New Year, New Toys
14/01/2012 Duration: 57minHappy New Year! As 2012 is getting underway, you may be playing with new toys that came your way over the holiday season. How do you make the most of that new iPad? Got a new smart phone? A Kindle? Some other gadget or goodie? In this call, we share the joy and talk about how to integrate new gadgets and tools into your GTD practice. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
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078: End of the Year Celebration and Review
23/12/2011 Duration: 52minAs the year comes to a close, it’s time to gather and celebrate what we accomplished in 2011! We recap what we learned and our ah-hahs as well as talk about what to take forward in the New Year. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
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077: GTD and Corporate Life
18/12/2011 Duration: 47minLocked down, firewalled, hemmed in my “their” software? Yep, corporate life can really hamper your ability to create one system and practice GTD smoothly across all your areas of focus. In this session, we talk about how to make your practice flow across the barriers that come between you and blackbelt productivity. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
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076: Holiday Planning
10/11/2011 Duration: 59minIt’s almost that time of year! The holiday crunch is on the way. Gift buying, travel, end of year projects, and parties. In this session, the Virtual Study Group explores all what it takes to get you through the holidays with joy to spare. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
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075: Back to Basics: Weekly Review Revisited
27/10/2011 Duration: 58minThe Weekly Review. It's one of the big sticking points for lots of folks-and it's been a long time since we dedicated an episode to this important topic (like May 2010). Join us for lots of valuable advice from two of our Weekly Review champions: Barb and Ray. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
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074: Back to Basics: Getting Started and Setting Up
13/10/2011 Duration: 53minRemember Chapter 4 in Getting Things Done? That's where David Allen describes the initial set up process and the tools you need to gather. Whether you're a GTD old timer or a newbie, you'll enjoy this call. We talk about what our first set ups were like, how long it took us to really become fluent in GTD, and much more. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:
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073: Using Evernote to Create a Trusted System with Special Guest, Daniel Gold
24/09/2011 Duration: 57minTara returns as your host and welcomed Daniel Gold as our guest presenter. Daniel is an lawyer, productivity and gadget geek, and now, author of a brand new eBook on Evernote! He shared his system and considerable expertise with us-you're sure to learn something new about Evernote and practicing GTD from this episode. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: