Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning

It's time for another Listener Questions episode, this time with with questions on: - Morten & Lars' experiences on how GTD can help people diagnosed with ADHD - How GTD might help with addictions such as alcoholism Thanks so much to the sender for submitting such deep questions for the podcast - if you have questions for us, big or small, e-mail us at [email protected]. Also, one last reminder about the GTD Summer Camp 2023. All tickets have been sold, but get on the waiting list by emailing Lars ([email protected]) if you want to join us June 17-18. We look forward to seeing you there! More information at www.GTDSummerCamp.com Links: - Lars interviews Meg Edwards & Frank Sopper on Learning Challenges: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-eLqj81vo4 - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected]. Lastly, be sure to head on over to VitalLearning.eu to learn more about Getting Things Done® (GTD), Crucial Conversations and other offerings in the Nordics+!

Morten has interviewed Martin Haagen. Martin is GTD trainer and coach in Sweden and a father, husbond and an explorer of the Wilds. And he has worked for years as a Saleforce consultant. He talks about his journey with GTD and the benefits he feels GTD gives him. We talk about GTD and Saleforce and his idea for an integration of GTD in Salesforce. Also, our usual quick reminder about the GTD Summer Camp 2023. All tickets have been sold, but get on the waiting list by emailing Lars ([email protected]) if you want to join. We look forward to seeing you there! More information at www.GTDSummerCamp.com Links: - GTD Salesforce Survey: https://bit.ly/3Vm8OBI - Martin's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nordicwilderness - Going Cave Crawling with the family: (Claustrophobia warning) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKfKLvxAoQY - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected]. Lastly, be sure to head on over to VitalLearning.eu to learn more about GTD, Crucial Conversations and other offerings in the Nordics+!

It's time for another Listener Questions episode! Listen to this episode with questions from Poland and the US on: - Using hashtags to link projects with next actions - What to do when you have 250+ next actions - How much detail should you have on your Horizons of Focus? ..and much more! Thanks to Mariusz, Gregory and Ivan for their questions! If you have questions for us, e-mail us at [email protected]. Also, our usual quick reminder about the GTD Summer Camp 2023. All tickets have been sold, but get on the waiting list by emailing Lars ([email protected]) if you want to join. We look forward to seeing you there! More information at www.GTDSummerCamp.com Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected]. Lastly, be sure to head on over to VitalLearning.eu to learn more about GTD, Crucial Conversations and other offerings in the Nordics+!

How do you use reference systems in GTD? Listen to this episode to learn more about referencing anything with GTD, including: - What are the items that should be referenced - The different systems that you might need for digital and physical reference - Morten and Lars' slightly (?) different approaches to digital reference ..and much more! Thanks to Hauke from Germany for reminding us to do an episode solely about this topic. Also, our usual quick reminder about the GTD Summer Camp 2023. All tickets have been sold, but get on the waiting list by emailing Lars ([email protected]) if you want to join. We look forward to seeing you there! More information at www.GTDSummerCamp.com Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected]. Lastly, be sure to head on over to VitalLearning.eu to learn more about GTD, Crucial Conversations and other offerings in the Nordics+!

How will AI impact your Getting Things Done® (GTD) practice? Listen to this episode to learn more about what Morten, Lars and our special guest Paul Vahur from Vital Learning in Estonia think about GTD and AI, including: - How do they currently see AI perhaps helping in your GTD practice - Where AI still doesn't help - What they hope to see in future AI when it comes to GTD ..and much more! Also, a quick reminder about the GTD Summer Camp 2023. All tickets have been sold, but get on the waiting list by emailing Lars ([email protected]) if you want to join. We look forward to seeing you there! More information at www.GTDSummerCamp.com Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected]. Lastly, be sure to head on over to VitalLearning.eu to learn more about GTD, Crucial Conversations and other offerings in the Nordics+!

What does Apple Reminders look like as a GTD system? And how does it feel for someone moving from either Omnifocus or Todoist? Listen to this episode to learn more about how Morten and Lars have migrated/are migrating from those platforms into Reminders, including: - What lists they each use in Reminders - What their pro's and con's are for switching - How #hashtags can be used in a Weekly Review ..and much more! Also, a quick reminder about the GTD Summer Camp 2023. All tickets have been sold, but get on the waiting list by emailing Lars ([email protected]) if you want to join. We look forward to seeing you there! More information at www.GTDSummerCamp.com Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected]. Lastly, be sure to head on over to VitalLearning.eu to learn more about GTD, Crucial Conversations and other offerings in the Nordics!

How do you design the ideal GTD workspace? Listen to this episode to learn more about how Morten and Lars would approach designing such a workspace, including: - Ingredients in a GTD workspace when you work in an office with free seating - The components of Morten and Lars' own desks - Archiving when multiple people use the archive ..and much more! Also, we would normally give you a quick reminder about the GTD Summer Camp 2023, but it's sold out since we recorded the episode! But we might be able to dig up just a few more tickets, so still let Lars know to put you on the wait list. Read more at www.GTDSummerCamp.com Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected]. Lastly, be sure to head on over to VitalLearning.eu to learn more about GTD, Crucial Conversations and other offerings in the Nordics!

How good a GTD'er are you? Or more interestingly, where might you be able to up your GTD game? Listen to this episode, where Morten and Lars walk you through one of the GTD Practitioner evaluations used in coaching and GTD Level 2 seminars. Reflect on your experience using the five I's with statements such as: - Regular Weekly Reviews - Regularly recalibrate project inventory - Ability to navigate change ..and much more! This one's for all you seasoned GTD'ers out there :-) Also, a quick reminder that there still are a few GTD Summer Camp tickets available! June 17-18 2023 is when the GTD Summer Camp 2023 will take place - we hope to see you there, book your early bird tickets here: www.GTDSummerCamp.com Links: - Evaluate your own GTD practice with the form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10o1L-auQIvp-dT5l31wanwdkH4Or5Oe_/view?usp=sharing - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected]. Lastly, be sure to head on over to VitalLearning.eu to learn more about GTD, Crucial Conversations and other offerings in the Nordics!

How do you make the Weekly Review work for you? In this episode, Morten & Lars go through how they adapt their GTD Weekly Reviews, including: - Apps used for their checklists - How their lists differ significantly - How Lars splits his checklists in weekly, monthly and quarterly sections ..and much more! Also, a quick reminder that GTD Summer Camp tickets are on sale now! June 17-18 2023 is when the GTD Summer Camp 2023 will take place - we hope to see you there and be quick to book your early bird tickets here: www.GTDSummerCamp.com Links: - Kairos Cognition: https://www.kairoscognition.com/ - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected]. Lastly, be sure to head on over to VitalLearning.eu to learn more about GTD, Crucial Conversations and other offerings in the Nordics!

It's time for another round of listener questions! In this episode, Morten & Lars go through questions from two listeners, including: - Delegating & loooong Waiting For lists - Planning of projects - how deep to go? - How to help others benefit from GTD ..and much more! Thanks so much to Ivan and Marco for sending in their questions. If you have a question, let us know at [email protected] Also, a quick reminder that GTD Summer Camp tickets are now available! June 17-18 2023 is when the GTD Summer Camp 2023 will take place - we hope to see you there and be quick to book your early bird tickets here: www.GTDSummerCamp.com Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected]. Lastly, be sure to head on over to VitalLearning.eu to learn more about GTD, Crucial Conversations and other offerings in the Nordics!

It has been a busy 2022 for Vital Learning! How have we used GTD to stay on top? Listen to this episode to learn more about: - Our use of Checklists - Using Natural Planning Model to align expectations - Expanded Areas of Focus to involve more people ..and much more! PLUS, you might want to watch this episode, as Morten really upped his video production skills :-) Also, a quick reminder that GTD Summer Camp tickets are now available! June 17-18 2023 is when the GTD Summer Camp 2023 will take place - we hope to see you there and be quick to book your early bird tickets here: www.GTDSummerCamp.com Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected]. Lastly, be sure to head on over to VitalLearning.eu to learn more about GTD, Crucial Conversations and other offerings in the Nordics!

In this interview episode, Christoffer Endresen shares his GTD journey working as a Sales Manager at NordicNeuroLab in Bergen in Norway. Listen to this episode to learn more about: - His early struggles with the Weekly Review - That his house and his head is now a lot cleaner - The tools he uses and how - Why he thinks it's important to have a lean and mean system - Why gaining clarity and to remove friction is important to him - What rewards does he think what GTD has given him - How you can be a Sneaky B*stard in how to help get started with GTD - Why is re-reading the Getting Things Done book is helpful Even how GTD can save your marriage! Also, a quick reminder that GTD Summer Camp tickets are now available! June 17-18 2023 is when the GTD Summer Camp 2023 will take place - we hope to see you there and be quick to book your early bird tickets here: www.GTDSummerCamp.com Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at VitalLearning.EU and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

How does GTD apply to enjoying Christmas (or any other holiday)? In this last episode of 2022, Morten & Lars go through how they use GTD as the holidays are approaching, including: - The different projects that arise - The use of checklists - The concept of "nisse" ..and much more! We really hope that our thoughts will help you enjoy the upcoming holidays even more. And as always, if you do, we love to hear from you! [email protected] is where you'll reach us. Lastly: GTD Summer Camp tickets are now out! June 17-18 2023 is when the GTD Summer Camp 2023 will take place - we hope to see you there and be quick to book your early bird tickets here: www.GTDSummerCamp.com Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at VitalLearning.EU and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

“Project Management is the facilitation of GTD for project teams” - that's the starting point for Carsten Nielsen, certified GTD trainer for Vital Learning in Denmark and a project management teacher and expert. In this episode, Lars interviews Carsten to learn more about the intersection between GTD and project management: - What systems Carsten uses, both personally and with teams - How he uses GTD as a project manager - How he shares GTD and uses it e.g. in productive meetings ..and much more! We really hope that you benefit from this episode, either if you're a project manager or a team member on a project. And as always, if you do, we love to hear from you! [email protected] is where you'll reach us. Lastly: Don't forget to block your calendars! June 17-18 2023 is when the GTD Summer Camp 2023 will take place - we hope to see you there. Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at VitalLearning.EU and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

Are we missing a prioritization step in GTD? In this episode, we cover questions from Denmark, Germany and America regarding: - Were does priorities come into play? What about the big picture? - What's your perspective on AI assistants in a GTD system? - I have this pile of emails that just move from folder to folder - how do you manage emails in GTD? ..and much more! Thanks to Frantz, Ivan and Achim for their questions - we love answering your questions, so be sure to send them to us at [email protected]. Lastly: Don't forget to block your calendars! June 17-18 2023 is when the GTD Summer Camp 2023 will take place - we hope to see you there. Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at VitalLearning.EU and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

Morten Klein is a Norwegian Investor, Business owner, husbond and father and he loves Getting Things Done. Morten learned early on that if you don’t control all the things you want to do they will control you. How did learning about Horizon of Focus change Mortens relationship with his family, and with his company? And why did he stand up a board meeting because of a date he made with his grand child? Morten also shares how he turns his work on an off. Morten shares that he has achieved all the goals he has set for himself over the last 4 years using GTD. And why he now owns 4 Learjets… Learn more about Morten and his Investment Company here: https://www.kleingroup.no/ Also, don't forget to block your calendars! June 17-18 2023 is when the GTD Summer Camp 2023 will take place - we hope to see you there. Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at VitalLearning.EU and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

It's time for another Tools Check-In episode! We did an episode on this topic in 2021 - what does Morten and Lars use today? In this episode we cover: - Hardware devices - Capture tools - Email, calendar, reference and miscellaneous including automations ..and much more! And we'd love to hear from you - what are your favorite tools/tips/automations? Lars also has a request for a developer to support his task manager project. If you like GTD, can code using SwiftUI and would like to play around with this app with Lars as a hobby, please send Lars an email at [email protected] :-) Lastly: Don't forget to block your calendars! June 17-18 2023 is when the GTD Summer Camp 2023 will take place - we hope to see you there. Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at VitalLearning.EU and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

How do your next actions relate to your Horizons of Focus? In this episode, we pick up on a discussion that took place in a recent Level 3 seminar: How many of your next actions directly relate to your Vision? 15%? 95%? (we'd love to hear your number!) Lars also admits to breaking one of the classic GTD rules: The 2 minute Next Action! But.. they agree that it actually is in line with GTD - listen to this episode to learn why. We're also happy to announce the GTD Summer Camp 2023 dates! Be sure to block your calendars from June 17-18 2023, so you could come and join us :-) Lastly, this episode also celebrates us crossing 250.000 downloads of the podcast - thanks so much for subscribing! Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen If you are looking to be coached by us or if you have any feedback, we'd love to hear from you via [email protected]. Lastly you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at VitalLearning.EU and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

In this episode Morten interviews Jørn Arild Andenæs from GEODATA in Norway. Jørn Arild has been working in the intersection of Getting Things Done® (GTD) and Objectives & Key Results (OKR) and her shares his insights. Who better to shed some light on this interesting subject? Jørn Arild is also the lead of the largest GTD Meetup.com group in the world. Nearing 1000 members the group offers a free community for learning from peers in Norwegian: The Oslo GTD Gathering: https://www.meetup.com/oslo-gtd-gathering/ Links: - Connect with Jørn Arild: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joernaa/ - Read a blogpost from Jørn Arild about OKR: https://geodata.no/blogg/2021/01/12/et-malverktoy-som-virker-enkelt-forklart in Norwegian. - The book mentioned: Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs: https://amzn.to/3dtLpfC Amazon affiliate link. - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

Do you have an example of a using GTD in more complex projects? This episode is officially a listener questions episode, but the primary conversation dives into the launch of Vital Learning! The new company in the Nordics offering not only GTD but also other great Crucial Learning properties, which we really look forward to. We'll cover: - 2 listener question feedbacks - A listener question from Michael on handling more complex projects - A walkthrough of a very complex project: Handling changes to the core of your company (GTDnordic!) This is a very personal episode, as we share the story of some of our activities that have filled our projects/next actions list in 2022. As always, we hope that this episode helps you in your GTD journey! Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

We're back from vacation! And in this episode, Morten and Lars recap their vacations from a GTD perspective, including - How did it go with "The full Lars", i.e. staying offline from email (hint: Not as planned) - How did they use GTD during their vacations - What do they do to get back up to full speed after their breaks ..and much more! We're happy to be back after the summer break and hope our reflections help your future breaks. Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

How do you set yourself up for a great vacation? In this listener episode, Morten and Lars walk you through how they prepare and engage with the GTD system in relation to vacations. They'll cover topics before and during the vacation, such as: - Strategies for calendar management - Tips for setting Out of Office-mails - Their differences in email handling during the vacation ..and much more! We hope that this episode helps you enjoy your summer (or other!) vacation even more. Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

How do you find your way through that full inbox? In this listener questions episode, Morten and Lars picks up 3 listener questions: - How to do the ""heroic action"" of getting to an empty inbox - When is the right time to define your new next action? - Is it always sufficient to just find a project and a next action? Thanks so much to Iman, Gabor and Alex for their great questions! We really appreciate them and if you have a question for us, let us know at [email protected] Links: - Our episode on Natural Planning Model®: https://soundcloud.com/gtdnordic/the-natural-planning-model-from-gtd - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

How do you manage recurring projects? In this episode, Morten and Lars will walk you through: - How Areas of Focus might be mixed up with recurring projects - How you go about building checklists for recurring projects - How they both use checklists for recurring projects in their systems, Apple Notes/Omnifocus and Todoist/OneNote ..and much more! You may want to watch this one (YouTube links below) as Morten shows his approach. Links: - GTD Summer Camp 2022: www.GTDSummerCamp.com - Our episode on Natural Planning Model®: https://soundcloud.com/gtdnordic/the-natural-planning-model-from-gtd - Tim Urban: Inside the mind of a master procrastinator (TED): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arj7oStGLkU - Curt Clifton's Apple Script that Morten uses as ""Populate template placeholders"": http://curtclifton.net/poptemp - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

How would you organize huge amounts of project information? In this episode, Morten and Lars picked 3 different listener questions covering various aspects of GTD: - How would you organize information from building a hospital from the ground up? - Can you move next actions to the Someday/Maybe list? - Would you use one or two systems, when you recognize that your personal system will sometimes suffer, when things are busy at work? ..and much more! Including a new expression: "A Lightfooted Hand on Your System" 😁 Thanks to Jerry, Erwann and Andreas for their questions! If you have any questions that you would like us to pick up in a future episode, send us an email at [email protected] Links: - GTD Summer Camp 2022: www.GTDSummerCamp.com - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

What are the different levels in practicing GTD? Listen to this episode to learn more about the different levels, including: - The different stages of learning and implementing GTD - The perspective of the 5 I's for understanding where you are in your GTD implementation - More tips on the GTD® Practitioner Competency Evaluation from episode 22 ..and much more! Links: - Episode 22 on evaluating your GTD practice: https://soundcloud.com/gtdnordic/how-to-evaluate-your-own-gtd-practice - The GTD® Practitioner Competency Self Assessment PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KDaZ18QtuKsWX8wkVLy99r_pp5OHlHA4/view?usp=sharing - GTD Summer Camp 2022: www.GTDSummerCamp.com - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen - GTD-Q test in Danish: www.gtdnordic.dk/gtd-q/ - GTD-Q test in Norwegian: www.GTDtest.no - GTD-Q test in English: https://gettingthingsdone.com/gtd-q/ We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

What are best practices for hybrid meetings? Listen to this episode to learn more about Morten and Lars' best practices for hybrid meetings, including: - How you might want to reorganize your next hybrid meeting - How it might be helpful to have the meeting leader be a virtual participant - Why you might want to check in with virtual participants before the physical ones ..and much more! We'd also love to hear your tips on how you manage your hybrid meetings - let us know at [email protected] and we'll share those tips in an upcoming episode. Links: - Episode 60 on great meetings with GTD: https://soundcloud.com/gtdnordic/60-great-meetings-with-gtd - GTD Summer Camp 2022: www.GTDSummerCamp.com - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

How do you know if you have too much to do? Before diving into the two listener questions for this episode, Morten and Lars briefly cover the GTD Summer Camp 2022, where we hope to meet many of you! (link below) This episode revolves around two questions relating to each other - one in having too much to do and the other in subcategorizing Somday/Maybe. Listen to Morten and Lars dive into this topic, including: - Perspectives on your calendar to ensure you have enough room? - How the Horizons of Focus model can provide insights - How Morten and Lars differ in their use of the Someday/Maybe category ..and much more! Thanks to Gregory Bard and Jukka Backman for today's questions. Links: - GTD Summer Camp 2022: www.GTDSummerCamp.com - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

Is your GTD too complex? Or too simple? Listen to this episode to hear Morten and Lars dive into this topic, including: - Are your lists attracting or repelling you? - How could you perhaps simplify your lists and their content - How e.g. your Areas of Focus can support simplifying your next actions lists ..and much more! If this episode helps you simplify your GTD system and/or practice, please let us know at [email protected] Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c/LarsRothschildHenriksen - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

How do you deal with worries from a GTD perspective? You might be worrying about some of the things going on in the world, so in this episode, Morten and Lars look at this topic including: - A practical tip on worries from Finnish GTD® Coach and Trainer Jukka Backman - A personal story from Morten that helped him put things into perspective ..and much more, including a request from us on how YOU deal with worries? Please do let us know how you deal with your worries via email at [email protected], and we'll share them in a future episode. Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLSfpBA_YrjFMFuDiy5G0Q We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

What are habits and how do they impact your GTD practice? Listen to this episode to hear Morten and Lars' takes on this topic, including: - Diving into what habits consist of - How habits impact each of the 5 steps in GTD - Book tips for learning more about habits! Links: - Kairos Cognition: https://www.kairoscognition.com - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLSfpBA_YrjFMFuDiy5G0Q We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

What are good things to reflect on when working from home? Listen to this episode to learn Morten and Lars' tips on working from home, including: - The components in a good work-from-home cockpit - What parts of your system might need to be adjusted to this new reality - How you might want to support your mind in shifting from home to work-mode and vice versa ..and much more! As always, we hope that this supports you in working productively - both at work and from your home office - and as we mention in the episode, we'd love to hear from you on this topic! What do you do to work productively from a home office? Let us know via email, [email protected]. Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLSfpBA_YrjFMFuDiy5G0Q - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

What does a great meeting look like from a GTD perspective? Listen to this episode to learn Morten and Lars' experiences and perspectives when it comes to good meetings, including: - The basic building blocks of a good meeting - Tips on meeting notes - How you (or others) might be multitasking in meetings, thereby significantly decreasing the meeting productivity. ..and much more! We hope that this supports you in reflecting on your best practices in meetings and as we mention in the episode, we'd love to hear from you on this topic! How you as GTD'ers make sure that you run or participate in productive meetings or perhaps, which challenges you face? Let us know via email, [email protected]. Lastly, thanks to Jonathan Kell for his tip on our tools episode about item links in DEVONthink! Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLSfpBA_YrjFMFuDiy5G0Q We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

A practical deep dive into Horizon 2: Areas of Focus and Accountability. Getting this overview, both personally and professionally, really takes your GTD game to the next level. Listen to (or this time, perhaps you want to watch?) this episode, where Morten and Lars cover - What your areas of focus might look like - How this horizon interacts and impacts other horizons of your work and life - How they are useful in both in your personal and professional "complex/messy/rich" life ..and much more! On the YouTube version, we'll actually show you samples of what areas of focus might look like, so be sure to check out our channels below to watch the episode. Links: - How GTD can help reduce burnout episode (#49 of this podcast): https://soundcloud.com/gtdnordic/how-gtd-can-help-reduce-burnout - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLSfpBA_YrjFMFuDiy5G0Q - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD We couldn't believe that we hadn't done a deep dive on this topic before, but here you go! Hopefully this will give you a great start on the new year and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

"As we approach a new year, could this perhaps help shine a different light on your GTD system?" In this episode, Morten and Lars first touch on their upcoming certification as Trainers in GTD Level 3: Focus & Direction seminars. After this, we talk about the different reflections that might show up as we approach a new year. How might that affect how you look at your different lists? Taking this timeframe into account, reflecting on your time available for your projects, a more thorough Weekly Review will likely help you get a better overview of your work, hopefully make you more clear and present if you have some time off with friends/family, and more refreshed and ready for the new year. Links: - GTD Horizons of Focus episode (#9 of this podcast): https://soundcloud.com/gtdnordic/what-are-the-horizons-of-focus-in-gtd - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLSfpBA_YrjFMFuDiy5G0Q - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

"Are we totally crazy for sharing a GTD system?" This question came from one of our listeners via email and it is a common question for couples practicing GTD - how do we share the system, what works and what doesn't? In this episode, we'll dive into this question as well another listener question on Projects/AOF's/Goals and their priorities. Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLSfpBA_YrjFMFuDiy5G0Q Thanks to Sergio, Lauren and Chris for sending in their questions! We really appreciate it and hope that our answers help you and other GTD'ers out there on their GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected]! And as always, you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

What tools do Morten and Lars use today as part of their GTD practice? Listen to (or watch) this episode to learn about: - What tools they use today for capturing and organizing - How they use their tools differently from last year - What new tools have made their way into their systems ..and much more! This is an in-depth epsiode, which we really hope that you benefit from, and we'd love to hear what you use too? And as alwas, it's worth reminding you that the tools you need for YOUR GTD practice will differ from theirs, so please use this episode as an inspiration to reflect on YOUR tools and their usage/value for you. Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLSfpBA_YrjFMFuDiy5G0Q - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

October 10th was World Mental Health day, so in this episode you'll hear Morten and Lars discussing in-depth: - The definition of Mental Health and how GTD relates to this - What types of stress you can experience and where the optimal place to be is - What to look for if you are concerned that you might be too stressed ..and much more. Links referenced in this episode: - Wanna Talk About It: https://www.wannatalkaboutit.com/ - visit this website to find local authorities who can help with significant mental health issues - The Stress Curve: https://gtdnordic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/GTD-stress-curve-explained-infographic-2021.pdf - the different stress levels and how to evaluate - Episode 49 of the GTDnordic podcast about burnout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfDaTU781dI - GTDnordic Danmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GTDnordicDanmark We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

One big project or many sub-projects? In today's episode, we cover two really good questions from our listeners. One relating to bigger projects versus many smaller ones - which is better? Both Morten and Lars agree on the best approach for this and provide several examples to exemplify their recommendation. The other question relates to where you'd want to store your support material - seperate files or in one application? Morten and Lars have differing approaches to this, similar to how they manage reference differently. Thanks a lot to Bill from the US and Matt from Australia for sending in their questions! If you have any questions or feedback, let us know via email at [email protected]. And as always, you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

Horizons of Focus.. for Companies? In previous episodes, we've often touched on Horizons of Focus and how they help you be more productive. But what about your company? - How has Morten worked with companies to clarify their Horizons of Focus? - How does this impact the daily work of a CEO? - Is this activity only applicable to larger companies? ..and many more details! We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey (and your company's!) and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

"I know GTD will help me, but I don't have the time to set it up - what do I do?" This question came from one of our listeners via email and it is a challenge facing many executives who wish to learn GTD. In this episode, we'll pick up this question and provide our thoughts and suggestions for how to get started. We also dive into the question of "What is a project?" to give you some more perspectives on this key component of any GTD system. Thanks to Hugh and Oliver for sending in their questions! We really appreciate it and hope that our answers help you and other GTD'ers out there on their GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback (or questions like Hugh and Oliver) we'd love to hear from you via [email protected]! And as always, you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

Do you need to review your GTD practices post-pandemic? As parts of the world are returning to more normal working conditions, your GTD system might need a tune-up to follow along! Listen to this episode to hear Morten and Lars' takes on: - How your projects list might need to be revisited - How your lists of next actions could be impacted - Handing on to good practices that you picked up while working from home ..and many more tips! Plus a small (really) delayed happy birthday to this podcast, we actually turned 2 years old in May :-) We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

How do you use GTD when on vacation? Or after? ..or.. at all? Listen to this episode to learn more about how Morten & Lars use GTD when on vacation: - Which parts of GTD they use? - Do they still do their weekly reviews? - What about after your vacation - how do you get back up and running? ..and much more, including a special Out Of Office tip from Morten! We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

It's the last episode before our summer break and this is a special one! This episode contains a longer interview recorded for GTD Connect® members. In this episode, you will hear from Getting Things Done® (GTD) author David Allen and three trainers from our global network, to discuss how GTD can help to reduce burnout. While it has been an issue for years, burnout has been rising steeply since early 2020. The World Health Organization now calls burnout an official medical diagnosis. It is a result of chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed, and is characterized by three dimensions: - Feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion - Increased mental distance from ones job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to ones job - Reduced professional efficacy For this discussion, David is joined by Emily Gregory, Morten Røvik, and William Elliott. Morten shared an infographic on the stress curve, which is available for download for GTD Connect® members. Links: Emily Gregory VitalSmarts: https://www.vitalsmarts.com/ One Productive Minute: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq6xHLjpckwfoZxU6sgWjaFHVdE8ZbYyV Morten Røvik produktiveNorge: https://produktivnorge.no/​ and https://gtdnordic.com/​ GTD Nordic podcast (in English): https://produktivnorge.no/podcast/​ William Elliott ActionCo: https://gtdsouthafrica.co.za/​ If you like this video, consider becoming a GTD Connect® member! So many good ressources are available for members, learn more about this here: https://gtdconnect.com/ We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

"This is just for managing stuff at work" is a common thought when first coming across GTD. But the practices are just as applicable for everything else going on in your life, including hobbies and chores! Again inspired by a thread on the GTD Subreddit (link below), Morten and Lars cover how you might use GTD for both work around the house and your hobbies, including - Where they show up in a GTD system - How they become operational on your lists of projects and next actions - How getting them out of your head and into a trusted system can help a relationship ..and much more! Thanks to Reddit user JenTheDogLover, we hope it was OK that we borrowed your question for this episode. Links: - The question posed on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/gtd/comments/n9d3ou/am_i_missing_something_gtd_seems_very_geared_to/ - Follow our YouTube channels to watch these episodes here: - Mortens channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0lTaAS6y_6ipgtLX1XLqA) - Lars' channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLSfpBA_YrjFMFuDiy5G0Q) - Lars' "moss frame": https://www.instagram.com/p/COzfMTpprse/?igshid=qsquc3k2pmgx We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

"Are there any Youtube videos/articles that provide a complete example for a tiny project?" was a question Lars struggled to answer on Reddit. So we decided to make an episode of it! Your life is made up of commitments but what does it actually look like as it travels through your GTD system? How about... - An email from a car rental company - Notes from your last meeting - You noticing your old fishing gear ..all the way up to the birth of a child! All of these trigger commitments on very different levels and in this episode, Morten and Lars walk through various examples and how they are handled in a GTD system. Thanks to Reddit user MagicFluffBull (we love saying that username), we hope it was OK that we borrowed your question for this episode. Links: - The question posed on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/gtd/comments/n1aoq8/concrete_example_are_there_any/ - Morten on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MortenRovikGTD/ - Lars on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/larshen/ We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

What does a horrible GTD system look like? Does that actually even exist? From either a misunderstanding of the GTD best practices, or perhaps just a step on your GTD journey you haven't yet reached, Morten and Lars have come across many different "horrible" systems, such as: - Mixing projects with next actions or missing projects all-together - Overbooking the calendar leaving no room for other work - Not capturing everything that should go into your GTD system ..and finding a suitable reference system for you - in the end of the episode, it becomes quite clear that Morten and Lars have very different approaches for reference :-) We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

How could you use GTD to achieve your fitness goals? Listener Thomas Novak wrote to us recently asking about just this, which is a great topic and timely for those who might have experienced some pandemic weight gains. Listen to this episode with Morten and Lars, where they cover how you might use GTD to help you achieve your fitness goals, mostly in relation to Lars' running habits: - Where could the motivation for your fitness goals come from? - What projects might be involved in getting you started or to the next level? - What other aspects of a GTD practice would be helpful? ..and much more. We really hope that this episode provides some good context on how to use GTD for this and perhaps inspire some of you to reach your fitness goals? As always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

You have just 1 minute to get more productive? Then meet Justin Hale! Justin is a Training Designer and Master Trainer for VitalSmarts, who offer GTD training in the US and Canada and many other great courses across the world. Perhaps you've also seen Justin before, as he is the face of a great series of tips called One Productive Minute. Listen to this episode to learn more from Justin on: - How he came across GTD and how it has helped him in his career and life, including handling an overwhelming personal challenge - How he uses GTD today and which tools he uses - How he sometimes tweaks the use of his Next Actions list items with timing and action details ..and much more! Justin shares a lot of great stories throughout this interview, hit play to learn more. Links: - VitalSmarts: https://www.vitalsmarts.com - One Productive Minute on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneproductiveminute/?hl=en - Justin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinnhale/ As always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

What does a transition from one business to another look like for a GTD? As a manager for musicians in Denmark, Michael Vitten Carlsson's business was hit hard by Covid-19. With shows being cancelled and no clear end in sight, a shorter and shorter projects list put him in a tough spot - where do I go from here? Listen to this interview episode to hear how he transitioned from one business to another, how working the higher horizons in GTD supported him in doing that and what he focuses on today. Links: - Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvitten/ - Koncert i Kirken: http://koncertikirken.dk - Plads i Kirken: https://pladsikirken.dk As always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via [email protected], you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.