The GTD® Virtual Study Group

Sometimes it's tricky to separate our personal and professional lives in our systems. Sometimes we have to due to requirements, but if we don't then things can get a little muddled. So how do we keep our systems working for us? And then there's the struggle to get our partners/colleagues/teammates to also do GTD. We talk about all this and more in this episode of the GTDVSG! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

Do you find yourself avoiding using contexts sometimes? I know I did! (And not so secretly now, do still sometimes.) What's that all about? We cover that in this call. And how we do make our systems work with, and without, contexts. (Oh, the blasphemy!) ;) Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

How do you keep yourself inspired to manage your tasks using GTD®? In this episode of GTDVSG, we talk about our motivation — today, as well as, when we first began using GTD. Lots of great tips for newbies and veterans alike! So, how do you keep motivated with your system? Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

Continuing the topic of Focusing on Goals from last episode, today we shared some more practical ideas around making those goals become projects and next actions. We talked about SMART goals, as well as, flexibility, and periodic reviews for alignment. And we looked defining those amorphous goals, you know... the ones that sound like pipe dreams. Who doesn't need a little help with that?! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

The end of the year is one of the natural points for reflection, of the past, the present, and the future. End of decades have an especially weighty feel, as well! In this episode, the GTDVSG talks about reflection and looking ahead at our goals for the immediate and distant future. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

So what do you do when a task really doesn't have more than one next action but you can't do it now. The VSG discusses how we handle that in our systems. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

We all experience it… that time when your day gets out of control! In today's episode, we talk about things your can do to get back in control and shift your perspective. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

We're getting started on considering this past year and planning for the upcoming year a little early! What did you do differently this year that worked? What new tricks did you implement that benefited your process? What started to really click and why? We dive into all this and so much more on this episode! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

Today we talk transitions, like leaving a job, starting a job, moving, etc. Transitions are also a great time to take a look at your higher horizons and see if there are bigger shifts at play in your world, or if maybe they should be. We dive into multiple levels of the conversation in this episode. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

To clean up your digital backlog or not to clean… not really a question for most of us Type A folks. 😉 In this episode we talk about the process and the organization that helps most of us keep our digital files in check. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

The Horizons of Focus can often be the hardest piece of GTD to grasp. They can seem elusive and amorphous. Today, the VSG shares how we have defined them, and how we keep an eye on them and make sure our goals and visions don't become purely wishlists. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

Wrapping up our discussions around the #GTDSummit, we cover The Strategic Value of Clear Space. This conversation covers everything from being in the weeds to the higher horizons. And we share some practical tips on how to get to clear space. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com.

Join us for a dive into one of the main topics of the GTD Summit — "There are no problems, only projects". We got all philosophical on this one! It's a fun listen! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

This is the recap for Day Two of the #GTDSummit which happened in Amsterdam in June 2019. The theme of the Summit from David Allen: The strategic value of space There are no problems, only projects Again, there was way too much content in the Summit to cover in an hour recap, but we did our best. 😉 Enjoy!! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources for the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

So the #GTDSummit 2019 just happened in Amsterdam. And, WOW, was it awesome! By popular request, we're doing a recap of the summit. In this episode we cover much of Day One of the Summit. We'll cover Day Two in the next episode. There was way too much content in the Summit to cover in an hour, but we did our best. 😉 Enjoy!! The theme of the Summit from David Allen: The strategic value of space There are no problems, only projects Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

Fear can stop you in your tracks. It can hide in your projects and your next actions. It can be lurking in your higher horizons. In this episode we really dive into fear and talk about how to recognize it, see it for what it is, and how to work with it. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

Sometimes our systems fail. It could be user error, it could be technology, it could be an unexpected emotional landmine. The VSG dives in and tries to tackle system failure head on. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

What does Someday/Maybe really mean? Is it Someday? Maybe? In this episode we re-examine Someday/Maybe and dive into how we set up our systems around our Someday/Maybes. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

We all have to renegotiate at times — tasks, projects, agreements, commitments, etc. Join us for this chat on renegotiations of all sorts. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

Does your system need a breath of new life or resuscitation? The VSG shares how they tackle this when it's needed. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

Sometimes our systems need a spring cleaning, or just a little TLC to remove friction. In this episode we dive into our best tips and tricks for this. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

Can time blocking, time chunking, or time stacking help you get things done more efficiently or effectively? We dive into the subject on this episode of GTD® VSG. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

How do you manage all your read later, watch later, consume later type stuff, like articles, videos, podcasts, periodicals, subscriptions, blogs, webinars? We talk about our favorite ways on this episode of the GTD® VSG. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

Project Support Materials. Everyone has a different way of handling this all important piece of the GTD® puzzle. The VSG shares how they do it with their systems. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

Waiting For is such an important part of the GTD® Methodology. In this episode, we share our tips and tricks for managing Waiting For for ourselves and others. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

Big goals and life changes… the thing of Higher Horizons! We deep dive into this topic on this episode. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

The end of year is a great time to reflect and plan for the next year. It's also the perfect time to revisit, and possibly reimagine, your higher horizons. We talk about this and more in this episode of the GTD® VSG. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

Sometimes our systems need a little tweak. Sometimes they don't. We dive into the topic on this episode of the GTD® VSG. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com Apologies for the sound quality on this one!

How do you stay on track and keep your GTD® system maintained? Hear how the GTD® VSG does it. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

How often do you Review? In this episode we discuss reviews of all kind. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

GTD Tips and Tricks Galore!!! Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

We talk about life, work, and productivity challenges (like your email app being shut down) in this episode of the GTD® Virtual Study Group. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

The GTD® VSG discusses the Engage step of GTD® in this episode. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

In this episode of Ask The VSG we cover what to do when your beloved apps get changed or dropped and the impact of that on your GTD® workflow. We also talk about how to deal with project overload — especially when you can't say no. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

Don't you wish everyone you work with was also practicing GTD®? In this episode of GTD® VSG, we talk about collaborating with others and using our GTD® systems to help make it easier. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

How do you keep up your GTD® system and right the wagon when the wheels have flown off? In this episode of GTD® VSG, we discuss strategies and techniques to help with that. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

Do you trust your system? Listen to this episode for tips and tricks on how to trust your system and really stick with it. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

How do you reduce drag in your GTD® system? We share some our favorite tips and tricks on this call. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

Getting into the flow... Today we talk about how we all maximize it and get things done. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

Getting perspective can be hard, especially when you're deep in the weeds. In this episode we talk about getting and keeping perspective and just how to do that. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

Do you use Evernote as part of your GTD system? You may want to consider it, if not! Hear how other GTDer's are using it in this episode of the GTD® VSG. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

In this episode, we chat about Accountability. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

Daniel Gold was invited to be interviewed by Bryan Lee, the Evernote Ambassador for Fitness in Singapore, for his Google+ Hangout/podcast, LaunchByte. Again, a big thanks to Bryan Lee for hosting Daniel Gold on his podcast LaunchByte! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

In this episode, we talk about the ever-present struggle with processing. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

In this episode, we talk about tuning into intuition and how that applies to our GTD practice. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

In this episode we discuss Hybrid Systems and a bunch of tools that help us get things done. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

In this episode we discuss the causes and cures for dealing with a huge backlog. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

In this episode we discuss the Get Creative portion of the Weekly Review. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

This episode features a deep dive into using Outlook as your task management system. Helpful to those using Outlook or any other app or suite of apps to manage their tasks. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

In this episode we discuss getting started with your system and keeping up the momentum. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com