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Ep. 367: The Origins of GTD

Getting Things Done

Release Date: 06/17/2026

Ep. 370: How Do I Prioritize in GTD? show art Ep. 370: How Do I Prioritize in GTD?

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A perennial GTD question is, "How do I prioritize when I have so many next actions and projects?" GTD trainer and coach Paul Vahur offers a fresh perspective on that question, considering the five steps of workflow, and your commitments on all the horizons. -- To watch this entire conversation, please visit . -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity. . Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to...

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Ep. 369: How Do You Choose What to Do? show art Ep. 369: How Do You Choose What to Do?

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This webinar will help you decide what to do from all the choices on your lists. Learn about the 3 criteria for choosing, and how your priorities come into play. If you're ever overwhelmed looking at your lists, you'll come away with ways to make the best choice at any time. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity. . Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It’s easy to get...

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Ep: 368: How Long Should Your Lists Be? show art Ep: 368: How Long Should Your Lists Be?

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In this recording of our Long Lists webinar, we had a lively discussion about how lists get to be long, how long they "should" be, what lists to review when, and how to narrow your focus on any given day.   This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity. . Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It’s easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with...

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Ep. 367: The Origins of GTD show art Ep. 367: The Origins of GTD

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2019 GTD Summit: David Allen, Russell Bishop, and Dean Acheson David Allen is reunited with the people who inspired GTD: his mentor Dean Acheson, and friend Russell Bishop. Reflecting on nearly 20 years of GTD, the three of them explore their own learning trajectories, as well as what's next for GTD. To watch this conversation and the entire GTD Summit from 2019, please visit . This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free...

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Ep. 366: 2019 GTD Summit Opening show art Ep. 366: 2019 GTD Summit Opening

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In the opening of the 2019 GTD Summit, MC Ben Hammersley introduces David Allen and asks him about the "why" and his vision for the two-day event. To watch the entire GTD Summit from 2019, please visit . This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity. . Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It’s easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD...

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Ep. #365: Slice of GTD Life with Sara Parrott show art Ep. #365: Slice of GTD Life with Sara Parrott

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Sara tells about implementing GTD so well that she was able to smoothly delegate her job during maternity leave. She describes how she encourages her staff to apply GTD best practices. She has interesting things to say about adapting contexts to current reality. And she shares about the tools she uses to manage her lists in a very full life.

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Ep. 364: GTD Office Hour with David Allen show art Ep. 364: GTD Office Hour with David Allen

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Our recent Office Hour discussion had a surprise visitor ? David Allen! He caught us up on the dual celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the publication of Getting Things Done and his 80th birthday. We talked about where, and whether, to keep reminders for various household tasks, the shifting "weight" of areas of focus over time, and how paper capture endures.

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Ep. 363: David Allen talks with Julie Flagg show art Ep. 363: David Allen talks with Julie Flagg

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David has a conversation with Dr. Julie Flagg, who discusses her GTD journey, including her significant decision to retire. Julie has been a GTD enthusiast since 2000, when she met David in Boston. She talks about how she has adapted her system to the change from a busy medical practice to an equally busy retirement. Julie still applies all the GTD best practices, including the two-minute rule. Introducing Julie for this interview, David mentions her  in 2019.

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Ep. 362: Let's Consider Contexts show art Ep. 362: Let's Consider Contexts

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We explore how categorizing your GTD next actions lists by context will help you accomplish more with less effort. Context is critical, because it filters what you can do before you factor in time, energy, and priority. We discuss what contexts are, how they have and haven't changed over the years, misconceptions about contexts, and examples of ways people use them in today's world.  

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Ep. 361: David Allen and Charles Duhigg show art Ep. 361: David Allen and Charles Duhigg

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David has a fascinating conversation with Charles Duhigg, whose new book is . Charles says, "With the right tools, we can connect with anyone."

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2019 GTD Summit: David Allen, Russell Bishop, and Dean Acheson

David Allen is reunited with the people who inspired GTD: his mentor Dean Acheson, and friend Russell Bishop. Reflecting on nearly 20 years of GTD, the three of them explore their own learning trajectories, as well as what's next for GTD.

To watch this conversation and the entire GTD Summit from 2019, please visit GTD Connect.

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