335: Starting

Sometimes the hardest thing is just getting started. In this episode we look at how to get over that hurdle, and much more. Enjoy!

Resources from the call:

• Mike Williams - natural planning method

• Endel app (focus timer)

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269: Reviewing and Remodeling Your System

In this episode we discuss reviewing and remodeling your system. Enjoy!

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267: Is GTD Still Relevant

This topic was floating around the interwebs, so we decided to take a look at it -- is GTD still relevant in today's world. A lively discussion, for sure! Enjoy!

Resources from the call:

• Cal Newport

• ProductivityCast, David Allen episode

• Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen

• Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen (Abridged Audio Book)

• GTD at the Executive Level Dr Deb Smith-Hemphill, Getting Things Done podcast episode

• Leo Babauta - Zen Habits

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244: What To Do When Feeling Out of Control

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!

Resources from the call:

• GTD® Weekly Review Checklist

• David Allen Company webinar on Natural Planning Model

• David Allen on GTD and Dealing with Interruptions

• GTD® Horizons of Focus

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238: There Are No Problems, Only Projects

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!

Resources from the call:

• Natural Planning Model

• The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

• Albert Ellis

• A Guide To Rational Living by Albert Ellis, PH D and Robert A Harper, PH D

• Stoicism Philosophy

• The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman

• Marshall Goldsmith article “Be Happy"

• Buddhist principle of non-self “Anatta"

• Audio Dharma

• Insight Hour

• Premeditation Malorum

• Tim Ferris Ted Talk on Fear-Setting

• Aaron T Beck- father of cognitive therapy

• Discourses of Epictetus

• Enchiridion of Epictetus

• Seneca’s Letters

• Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

• Marcus Aurelius

• Brené Brown books

• Brené Brown’s The Call To Courage on Netflix [trailer]

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Special thanks to Joost Gabriels for assistance with resources for the call.

235: Working With Fear

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!

Resources from the call:

• Journaling

• Mind Sweep

• Horizons of Focus

• Natural Planning Model

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219: Challenges

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!

Resources from the call:

• David Allen Company webinar on Natural Planning Model

• GTD Incomplete Trigger List

• Getting Things Done® Podcast - GTD For Creative People

• Getting Things Done® Podcast - Interview with Evan Taubenfeld

• The Secret Weapon

• GTD setup guides

• GTD® Meetup - NYC

• Getting Things Done® by David Allen - Audible version

• Gmail

• BlueMail

• Spark

• Outlook

• SaneBox

• Einstein Mail by AnyMail

• MailTime

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205: Dealing With a Huge Backlog

In this episode we discuss the causes and cures for dealing with a huge backlog. Enjoy!

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184: Project Planning

In this episode we discuss project planning. Enjoy!

Resources from the call:

• Napkin Planning

• Natural Planning Model Webinar

• Incompletion Trigger List

• Hazel for Apple

• Otixo

• Asian Effieciency 

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168: Reflecting: Keeping it All Fresh and Functional

In this episode we discuss Reflecting: Keeping it All Fresh and Functional. Enjoy!

Resources from the call:

• Getting Things Done by David Allen

• GTD For Creative People (GTD Podcast)

• Interview with Evan Taubenfeld (GTD Podcast)

• Guided GTD Weekly Review with Meg Edwards (GTD Podcast Episode #7)

• Guided Mindsweep with David Allen (GTD Podcast Episode #3))

• Natural Planning Model - Mike Williams

• GTD-Q Assessment

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