GTD Virtual Study Group

  1. 332: New Years Resolutions, GTD-Style2024/01/02
    Do you make new year's resolutions? OK, so we know they never seem to work. But what if we applied GTD to our new goals. What would that look like? GTD actually turns out to be the secret weapon. Lots of great stuff in this episode! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  2. 331: Year Ahead Planning2024/01/02
    As one year ends and another begins, we look at reconnecting and reengaging with our higher horizons. A really great episode on developing our goals and why. A great reminder at this time of year. Enjoy!! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  3. 330: Tech Tools2023/11/27
    Today we decided to dive into a bunch of tech tools and discuss what works and doesn't work for us for our workflows. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  4. 329: Cleaning Up Your System2023/10/31
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  5. 328: Managing Backlog2023/10/12
    We all have it... so how do you manage it? Talking about backlogs on this episode of the GTD® Virtual Study Group. How do you keep from feeling overwhelmed by it? What are some tactics for managing it? Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  6. 327: Ask the VSG2023/09/30
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  7. 326: Tickler Files2023/09/14
    An interesting topic for today's call. Tickler Files. In this episode, we talk about how we've adapted tickler files to work in our digital systems. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  8. 325: Inbox Zero2023/08/24
    Everyone's favorite topic -- Inbox Zero! In this episode we talk about our inboxes, and what's not an inbox. Also some thoughts on the GTD® setup for email with Actions and Waiting For folders. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  9. 324: What's Your System Look Like2023/08/10
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  10. 323: Mind Like Water2023/07/27
    What is Mind Like Water®? How do you get it? How do you keep it? What does not having it feel like? In this call we look at what it means to us. Special thanks to Jeff Korentayer for raising the topic in our facebook group! Enjoy!! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  11. 322: Next Actions, Contexts, & Prioritizing2023/07/14
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  12. 321: Working With Partners2023/06/22
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  13. 320: Defining the Higher Horizons2023/06/08
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  14. 319: Energy Management2023/05/25
    Understanding your energy levels and their impact on your productivity is so important. Are you a nightowl? Are you swamped with back to back video calls? Can you fit in a quick nap? We cover it all in this episode. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  15. 318: A Meander Through GTD®2023/05/11
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  16. 317: ChatGPT2023/04/27
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  17. 316: Hard Edges In Action Lists2023/04/13
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  18. 315: What's the Future Evolution of GTD®?2023/03/23
    In this episode, the VSG hypothesizes on what the future of GTD® might look like. The future is now! 😲 Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  19. 314: When Others Don't Do GTD®2023/02/24
    Ever find yourself annoyed with someone who is less organized than you are? It happens. Maybe even more when you're GTD-level organized. ;) So how do you deal with it? In this episode, the VSG shares a bunch of ideas on the topic. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  20. 313: Recalibrating Horizons With Shifts In Life2023/02/10
    When life throws us curve balls with major shifts, we often need to review and recalibrate our Horizons of Focus. In this episode we share our experiences and insights. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the calls and more:
  21. 312: Boundaries2023/01/27
    In this episode we discuss boundaries and how we use GTD® to help us manage them. So many great insights in this conversation! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  22. 311: Defining Next Actions2023/01/13
    In this episode we dive into the meaty topic of defining next actions. What are they really? How do they differ from projects and actions? What's the best practice for naming our actions so they are clear and actionable, and set us up for success? Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  23. 310: End of Year Hodgepodge2022/12/23
    As we were nearing the end of the year in this call, we shared our thoughts about wrapping up the year and starting the next one. Preparation for the coming year... closing out the current year... reflection on the accomplishments of the past year... getting some R&R... calendar cleanup... etc. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  24. 309: Experience with GTD®2022/11/11
    In this episode we share our experiences with practicing the GTD® methodology through the years. The benefits we've experienced, the things we love about it, some of the tweaks we've made over time, and why we've stuck with it. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  25. 308: Finding Your Joy with GTD®2022/10/27
    Is your system sparking joy? Do you feel inspired by it? In this episode, we look at our systems from that perspective. How can we inject more joy and inspiration into our systems, and by extension, into our lives? Such a great chat! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  26. 307: The Importance of Reflection2022/09/22
    In this episode we really step up a couple of horizons and look at the importance of reflection. We often get so bogged down in the doing that we forget to look up and see the forest for the trees. Life is so short and we really want to be focused on the goals that are really important to us. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  27. 306: GTD® on the Go2022/09/08
    So now that we are getting back to normal(ish)... we're looking at how we engage with GTD® while we're on the go and some of the logistics around that. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  28. 305: Journaling2022/08/25
    Journaling can add a whole new dimension of introspection for our systems. We look at journaling from many angles in this episode. Such a great listen! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  29. 304: Deep Dive - Omnifocus & Todoist2022/08/11
    This episode started out as a pros and cons of task management apps. We ended up really focusing on looking at Omnifocus and Todoist, with some other things thrown in there as well. Enjoy the conversation! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  30. 303: Routines2022/07/28
    In this episode we talk about routines and how they can be used to help us be more productive and engaged. Lots of great tips and tricks in this one! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  31. 302: Play & GTD®2022/07/14
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  32. 301: Timeblocking2022/06/23
    What a great discussion! With all of the virtual meetings of the past few years, it has become more and more important to learn how to time block and manage our calendars. A great call with a lot of great shared experiences from the VSG! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  33. 300: Successes with GTD®2022/06/09
    In this episode we look at the successes we've experience with GTD®. We also share some other way that GTD® has influenced our lives and even the lives of others. So much fun looking at GTD® from this perspective! Enjoy! Check out the GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  34. 299: How to Keep Your System Fresh2022/05/26
    This episode is filled with a bunch of great ideas on how to keep your GTD® system fresh! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the calls and more:
  35. 298: What's an Inbox?2022/05/12
    Oh!!! What is and what isn't an inbox? Such a great conversation! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  36. 297: Renegotiation2022/04/28
    Renegotiation is an important process in getting things done. In this episode we look at this process of revising our GTD® systems to accommodate our workloads. Enjoy all the insights shared! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  37. 296: Minor Tweaks to Make Your System Sing2022/04/14
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  38. 295: Distractions & Focus2022/03/24
    In this episode, we look at what causes distractions, why we could be having a hard time focusing, and how we might address it... or not. An interesting discussion looking at this from so many different angles. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  39. 294: Struggles When Starting GTD®2022/03/11
    Starting up a GTD® system can be daunting. And there's lots of stuff we learn how to do better as we continue our practice over time. In this episode, we cover a bunch of our experiences and what we've learned as we've refined our systems. Tons of helpful insights! Enjoy! Check out the GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  40. 293: 4,000 Weeks2022/01/28
    Inspired by the book 4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman, we discuss the idea of finitude and how that impacts our lives and our systems. How do we achieve mind like water and a level of stress-free productivity? How do we find more balance in our lives? Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  41. 292: Journaling2022/01/14
    What a great episode! We really dive into journaling from all sorts of angles! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  42. 258: GTD® Workbook Study Group Program starting 1/3/222022/01/02
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  43. 291 Project Planning Cont'd - Evernote Deep Dive2021/12/24
    We continue the discussion on project planning in this episode. A tone more tools shared. And Ray shares a whole bunch of info about Evernote and integrations. So much goodness in this episode. Enjoy!
  44. 290: Project Planning2021/12/10
    How do you plan your projects and integrate those into your GTD® System? How do you collaborate with your teams and manage your tasks separately from the project plans? What tools do you use for managing project plans and shared task lists? We cover it all in this episode! Enjoy! Check out the GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  45. 289: Year End Planning2021/10/28
    A deep dive into Annual Reviews -- the good, the bad, the ugly! ;) Enjoy!
  46. 288: External Brain2021/10/14
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  47. 287: Checklists2021/09/23
    This episode is all about checklists!!! Such a great listen! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  48. 286: Tool Switching & System Tweaking2021/09/09
    We started out thinking about tool switching and then found ourselves diving into all the tweaks we do/can do to our systems. Shiny things!!! We talk about checklists, various tools, and share how we use them. Lots of fun! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  49. 285: Reference Filing & Evernote2021/08/26
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  50. 284: Renegotiation2021/08/12
    We all have to renegotiate projects, tasks, deadlines from time to time. In this episode, we look at what might be causing the renegotiations and how to, maybe, create more realistic expectations for ourselves and others. Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  51. 283: Workflows2021/07/22
    Workflows are so important in managing our systems. They help keep things flowing. They can provide safeguards (like backing up or printing out). In this episode we talk about a ton of different workflows we use with our systems. So many great ideas! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  52. 282: Black Belt and the Basics2021/07/08
    What does being a black belt at GTD really mean? Some surprising insights! You're really going to enjoy this one! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  53. 281: When Is Enough?2021/06/24
    Sometimes life hits you with a bunch of projects all at the same time. How do you deal with the overwhelm? How do you know when to say "when"? In this episode, we share our experiences and how we've handled these situations. Enjoy! Check out the GTD Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  54. 280: Working from Zero2021/06/10
    In this episode we discuss Working from Zero. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  55. 279: Doing & Prioritizing2021/05/27
    Always a great topic! This is on of the places where people tend to get stuck in the GTD methodology. We talk all about the doing phase, now called the Engage phase. And we cover how prioritizing actually is helpful, just no in the way we were all originally taught to do it. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  56. 278: Communication2021/05/13
    Communication plays such an important role in all of our lives. In this episode, we talk about communication from so many different perspectives. So many incredible insights! Enjoy! Check out the official GTD Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  57. 277: What is a Next Action?2021/04/22
    Oh! This is good one! An existential question: what is a next action? Interesting how it evolves for everyone over time. And so many great ideas on how to manage, organize, and get them out of the inbox. And how we're going to re-train the world! (Kidding... maybe...) Enjoy! Check out the official GTD Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  58. 276: Spring Cleaning Your System2021/04/08
    In this episode we talk about cleaning up our systems - spring cleaning and even declaring bankruptcy on our systems and starting over. So many great insights! Enjoy! Check out the official GTD Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  59. 275: Workflows2021/03/12
    In this episode, the VSG talks about our workflows. One of the topics we dive into is processing our inboxes outside of the Weekly Review. And then we dive into the four D's -- Do, Defer, Delegate, and Delete. So much goodness in this one! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  60. 274: Mindfulness: Being Present2021/03/11
    In this episode we talk about mindfulness and being present in our worlds. We dive into what causes the friction to take you out of mindfulness and tips on how to get back to being mindful. We take a bit of a journey on this one. I think you'll love it! Check out the official GTD Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  61. 273: Three-fold Nature of Work in 20212021/02/26
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  62. 272: The Best of Both Worlds — Hybrid Systems2021/02/12
    Have you considered switching from digital to analog? Do you use both? How do you keep a hybrid system in sync? So many great ideas in this episode!! Thanks for the topic suggestion, Sebastian!! Check out the Official GTD Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  63. 271: Tactics to Deal with Overwhelm2021/01/29
    We talk about dealing with overwhelm in this episode. Not just system or task overwhelm, but everything from a higher level perspective. This one is juicy and goes a little deep. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  64. 270: Workflows for Managing Multiple Projects2021/01/15
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  65. 269: Reviewing and Remodeling Your System2020/12/11
    In this episode we discuss reviewing and remodeling your system. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  66. 268: 2020 In Hindsight2020/11/13
    No, I've not been sitting on that one! ;) It's been a crazy, crazy year. It's been hard on every one of us. But there's also been some good. In this episode, we look back at 2020 with our rose colored glasses and talk about our experiences, what we've gained, learned about ourselves and others, and ways we've grown. We even tie it back to GTD here and there. ;) Enjoy!
  67. 267: Is GTD Still Relevant2020/10/22
    This topic was floating around the inter webs, so we decided to take a look at it -- is GTD still relevant in today's world? A lively discussion, for sure! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  68. 266: Quarterly Planning2020/10/08
    In this episode, the GTDVSG discusses the value of quarterly planning for our GTD systems and the impacts for both higher horizons and daily tasks. You just may be inspired! Check out the official GTD Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  69. 265: Workspace and Workflows2020/09/24
    Are you a Mac or a PC? ;) In this call, we talk about the comfort with our systems and how they become second nature and the impact of having to change to a new system. Lots of laughs and good times! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
  70. 264: Time Blocking2020/09/10
    Do you time block? You may already be doing it and not even realize it. On this call, we dive into the topic and share all new perspectives. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  71. 263: Partial Implementation2020/08/27
    Can partial implementation of the GTD methodology be effective? We dive into the topic and discuss how we all see to have begun with partial implementations and how the journey of practicing GTD changes over time. Lots of great insight and fun thoughts in this episode. Enjoy!! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  72. 262: Three-Fold Nature of Work2020/07/23
    In this episode we talk about the Three-Fold Nature of Work -- pre-defined work, work as it appears, and defining work. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  73. 261: Tickler File2020/07/09
    Do you use a tickler file? It’s a staple of the GTD methodology. And it’s interesting how’s it's evolved over time from paper systems to digital systems. In this episode we chat about how we apply the theory of a Tickler file in our current systems. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  74. 260: What is missing in GTD model?2020/06/25
    Oh, the heresy! 😉 Is there really anything missing from the GTD Model? In this episode, we dive into an interesting conversation about GTD and what’s missing for us… or what we missed. Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  75. 259: Understanding the Horizons2020/06/11
    Such a great conversation about Horizons and how we come to understand and develop them for ourselves. If you’ve been struggling to define your higher horizons, this episode really might help shed some light on how some of us have worked on ours. Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  76. 257: Capture Workflow2020/05/28
    What does capturing look like? Analog? Digital? Separate Inboxes? Combined Inbox? On the go? What’s the workflow? We chat all about this in this episode. Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  77. 256: Contexts2020/05/14
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  78. 255: Improving Project Timeline Estimations2020/04/23
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  79. 254: GTD® and Extraordinary Times2020/04/09
    GTD® is the art of stress-free productivity. And, we’re finding that that couldn’t be more true at this time in our world. GTD® is providing a bit of grounding in a time of major upheaval for many. We talk about that and how we’re using our systems to find some normal in an abnormal time. Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  80. 253: Reevaluation2020/03/27
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  81. 252: Time & GTD®2020/03/13
    Setting up your GTD® system can be time consuming! So when do you start to see return on your time investment? And what is the return on your investment? And what tricks have we learned over the years to help ourselves in terms of time? Lots of fun stuff shared in this episode of GTDVSG! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  82. 251: GTD® Morning Routine2020/03/13
    A big thank you to Ray Sidney-Smith for guest hosting this episode of the GTDVSG!!! What does your morning GTD® routine look like? How do you set yourself up for the day? In this episode we discuss your GTD® Morning Routine. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:
  83. 250: Personal vs Work Projects2020/02/14
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  84. 249: Context Avoidance2020/01/24
    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:
  85. 248: Motivation2020/01/10
    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:
  86. 247: The How To of Focusing on Goals2019/12/27
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  87. 246: Focusing on Your Goals for the New Year2019/12/13
    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:
  88. 245: Organizing Individual Tasks2019/11/15
    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:
  89. 244: What To Do When Feeling Out of Control2019/10/25
    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:
  90. 243: Year End Contemplation2019/10/11
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  91. 242: Transitions2019/09/28
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  92. 241: Digital Cleanup2019/09/13
    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:
  93. 240: Future Planning for Horizons 3 and 42019/08/23
    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:
  94. 239: The Strategic Value of Clear Space2019/08/09
    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: .
  95. 238: There Are No Problems, Only Projects2019/07/26
    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:
  96. 237: GTD Summit 2019 Day Two Recap2019/07/12
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  97. 236: GTD Summit 2019 Day One Recap2019/06/28
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  98. 235: Working with Fear2019/06/24
    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:
  99. 234: Trusted System Failure2019/06/21
    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:
  100. 233: Someday/Maybe2019/06/20
    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:
  101. 232: Renegotiations2019/06/19
    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:
  102. 231: Breathing New Life Into Your System2019/06/18
    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:
  103. 230: Spring Cleaning2019/06/17
    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:
  104. 229: Time Blocking2019/06/14
    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:
  105. 228: Read Later, Etc.2019/06/13
    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:
  106. 227: Project Reference & Support Materials2019/06/12
    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:
  107. 226: Waiting For2019/06/11
    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:
  108. 225: Higher Horizons2019/06/10
    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:
  109. 224: Year End Review and Higher Horizons2019/06/07
    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:
  110. 223: System Tweaks2019/06/06
    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: Apologies for the sound quality on this one!
  111. 222: System Maintenance2019/06/05
  112. 221: Reviews of All Kinds2019/06/04
  113. 220: GTD Tips2019/06/03
  114. 219: Challenges2019/05/31
  115. 218: Engage2019/05/30
  116. 217: Ask The VSG2019/05/29
  117. 216: Using GTD To Work With Others2019/05/28
  118. 215: Self Discipline2019/05/27
  119. 214: How to Trust Your System2019/05/24
  120. 213: Reducing Drag2019/05/23
  121. 212: Establishing Flow2019/05/22
  122. 211: Perspective2019/05/21
  123. 210: Evernote2019/05/20
  124. 209: Accountability2019/05/17
  125. 118: Getting Things Done with Evernote Ambassador, Bryan Lee2019/05/16
  126. 208: Struggle with Processing2019/05/16
  127. 207: Intuition - Trusting the Gut from Daily Actions to Horizons2019/05/15
  128. 206: Tools / Hybrid Systems2019/05/14
  129. 205: Dealing With a Huge Backlog2019/05/13
  130. 204: Get Creative2019/05/10
  131. 203: Using Outlook for GTD2019/05/09
  132. 202: How To Get Started... and Keep Up the Momentum2019/05/08
  133. 201: GTD and Planning for the Next Year2019/05/07
  134. 200: Keeping On Track Daily2019/05/06
  135. 199: Mid-term Projects2019/05/03
  136. 198: Long-term Project Planning2019/05/02
  137. 197: Engaging with Horizons of Focus2019/05/01
  138. 196: Waiting For2019/04/30
  139. 195: How has your GTD practice changed over time?2019/04/29
  140. 194: Checklists2019/04/26
  141. 193: Reviews2019/04/25
  142. 192: Transitions2019/04/24
  143. 191: Daily Planning2019/04/23
  144. 190: Falling Off the Bandwagon2019/04/22
  145. 189: Scuzz Factor2019/04/19
  146. 188: Struggles & GTD2019/04/18
  147. 187: Integrations in GTD2019/04/17
  148. 186: Daily Review2019/04/12
  149. 185: Trusting Your System2019/03/08
  150. 184: Project Planning2019/01/18
  151. 182: Managing Email2018/12/14
  152. 183: Managing Your Time2018/12/14
  153. 181: Weekly Review Steps2018/12/10
  154. 180: Introspection2018/08/10
  155. 179: Horizons of Focus2018/07/20
  156. 178: Prepping for the end of 20162018/07/11
  157. 177: Collaboration Practicing GTD with Others2018/07/06
  158. 176: Ask the VSG!2018/06/29
  159. 175: New Toys2018/06/15
  160. 174: The Path of GTD Mastery2018/06/01
  161. 173: Power of Outcome Focusing2018/05/25
  162. 172: Power of the Next-Action Decision2018/05/18
  163. 171: Power of the Capturing Habit2018/05/11
  164. 170: Getting Projects Under Control2018/05/04
  165. 169: Engaging: Making the Best Action Choices2018/05/01
  166. GTDVSG is back!2018/04/30
  167. 168: Reflecting: Keeping it All Fresh and Functional2017/10/09
  168. 167: Organizing: Setting Up the Right Baskets2017/09/28
  169. 166: Clarifying: Getting In to Empty2017/04/09
  170. 165: Capturing: Corralling Your Stuff2017/04/09
  171. 164: GTD Task Management Tools2017/03/26
  172. 163: Setting Up: Time, Space, and Tools2017/03/25
  173. 162: Five Phases of Project Planning2016/08/14
  174. 161: Five Steps of Mastering Workflow2016/08/13
  175. 160: Accountability — Self & With Others2016/06/19
  176. 159: Ask the VSG!2016/03/19
  177. 158: Setting Your New Goals In Motion2016/01/15
  178. 157: Big Changes, Year End/Begin Planning, and Annual Reviews2016/01/01
  179. 156: Working From Zero2016/01/01
  180. 155: Hitting Reset2016/01/01
  181. 154: Motivating2016/01/01
  182. 153: Capture Tools2016/01/01
  183. 152: Contexts2015/12/31
  184. 151: Calendars2015/10/25
  185. 150: Project Planning2015/10/19
  186. 149: Capture - Corralling Your Stuff2015/10/18
  187. 148: Clarifying - Getting in to Empty - What does it look like?2015/10/04
  188. 147: Using Higher Horizons to Generate Next Actions2015/08/26
  189. 146: Horizon of Focus - Areas of Focus & Accountabilities2015/07/11
  190. 145: Getting Over System Overwhelm2015/07/08
  191. 144: Doing (or Engaging)2015/06/28
  192. 143: System Overhaul2015/05/14
  193. 142: Small Project Planning2015/05/09
  194. 141: Habits & GTD2015/04/09
  195. 140: Modern Day Tickler2015/03/23
  196. 139: Organize - Deep Dive2015/02/23
  197. 138: Organize2015/02/12
  198. 137: Processing2015/02/12
  199. 136: Ask the VSG2014/12/28
  200. 135: The Year in Review2014/12/08
  201. 134: Natural Planning Model2014/12/08
  202. 133: Someday/Maybe2014/11/09
  203. 132: Inbox Zero2014/10/06
  204. 131: Tools / Tech - Back To School With Sharpened Pencils And Such...2014/10/02
  205. 130: What's Causing You Friction?2014/10/02
  206. 129: Reference Material2014/08/25
  207. 128: Contexts2014/08/03
  208. 127: The Weekly Review2014/08/03
  209. 126: Decision Making At the Higher Horizons2014/07/08
  210. 125: Developing Your Higher Horizons2014/06/24
  211. 124: Getting Set Up For GTD®2014/05/26
  212. 122: Back to Basics - The Runway & Doing2014/05/14
  213. 122: The Art Of the Capture with Mike Vardy, Productivityist2014/04/24
  214. 121: Back to Basics - Best Practices for Collecting and Capturing2014/04/14
  215. 120: Getting To the Value of Simple2014/03/24
  216. 119: Ask the VSG!2014/03/18
  217. 117: What Happens When You Veer Off the GTD® Path?2014/02/15
  218. 116: Better To Rise Early Or Be a Night Owl? An Exclusive GTD Virtual Study Group Panel Discussion!2014/01/23
  219. 115: How To Create Focus & Intentionality in 2014 - A GTD® VSG Live Call2014/01/13
  220. 114: Timo Kiander, The Productive Super Dad Teaches Us How To Live Life To The Fullest2013/12/26
  221. 113: How To Solve the Conundrum of Whether To Use One System Or Two2013/12/14
  222. 112: Ryder Carroll, Inventor of the Bullet Journal System Explains How To Get Things Done!2013/11/14
  223. 111: The GTD VSG Welcomes Michelle Gunn As the New Co-host and an Amazing Group Conversation On How To Overcome Overwhelm!2013/11/09
  224. 110: Mike Vardy, The Productivityist, Teaches Us How to Practice Mindful Productivity2013/10/24
  225. 109: Erik Fisher Teaches Us How To Go Beyond the Todo List!2013/10/07
  226. 108: Learning Personal Kanban with Pascal Venier2013/09/09
  227. 107: Get things done in Evernote with Lilli Weisz!2013/08/26
  228. 106: How To Get It All Done When Someone Else's Life Depends On It!2013/08/08
  229. 105: Tara's Last Call!2013/07/26
  230. 104: How to go from chaos to control - productivity guru Ciara Conlon shows us the way!2013/07/12
  231. 103: Sexy and Soul-full Productivity – Tara Rodden Robinson2013/06/28
  232. 102: GTD with iPad Only: A Conversation with Authors, Augusto Pinaud and Michael Sliwinski2013/06/15
  233. 101: Get to Know Our New Host: Daniel Gold2013/05/23
  234. 100: Big Changes! The Future of the Virtual Study Group2013/05/11
  235. 099: Evernote All-Stars Panel Discussion2013/04/12
  236. 098: Ask the VSG: Teams and Businesses Edition2013/02/14
  237. 097: Control Your Day: Special Guest, Jim McCullen2013/01/25
  238. 096: Goals and Resolutions2013/01/11
  239. 095: End of Year Review2012/12/14
  240. 094: Ask the VSG2012/11/08
  241. 093: Cloud Computing: How Vulnerable Are You?2012/10/27
  242. 092: A Book Launch Party! Augusto Pinaud’s 25 Tips for Productivity2012/09/27
  243. Summer break2012/08/25
  244. 091: Back to Basics: The Next-Action Decision2012/08/10
  245. 090: Cultivating Reliability: Showing Up, Practicing It, Getting It Done2012/07/22
  246. 089: Outside Pursuits: Using GTD to Get Creative2012/06/28
  247. 088: Combining GTD with Other Systems and Approaches2012/06/15
  248. 087: Media Consumption and GTD2012/05/24
  249. 086: Special Guest: Lindsey Holmes2012/05/17
  250. 085: Getting to Inbox Zero2012/04/30
  251. 084: Seeking Self-Employment Using GTD with Special Guest, Tracy Brisson2012/04/17
  252. 083: Back to the Basics: Prioritizing and Doing2012/03/08
  253. 082: Special Guest, Cal Newport2012/02/26
  254. 081: Fixed Schedule Productivity2012/02/09
  255. 080: GTD and Kids2012/01/27
  256. 079: New Year, New Toys2012/01/14
  257. 078: End of the Year Celebration and Review2011/12/23
  258. 077: GTD and Corporate Life2011/12/18
  259. 076: Holiday Planning2011/11/10
  260. 075: Back to Basics: Weekly Review Revisited2011/10/27
  261. 074: Back to Basics: Getting Started and Setting Up2011/10/13
  262. 073: Using Evernote to Create a Trusted System with Special Guest, Daniel Gold2011/09/24
  263. 072: Back to Basics: Five Phases of Project Planning2011/09/07
  264. 071: Back to Basics: Reviewing the The Five Phases of Workflow2011/08/12
  265. 070: Airplane Rules, GTD-style2011/08/08
  266. 069: Putting the Wheels Back On2011/06/25
  267. 068: Gearing Up for the Second Half of 20112011/05/28
  268. 067: Making It All Work2011/05/17
  269. 066: Back to Basics: Setting Up and Maintaining a Trusted System2011/04/30
  270. 065: Special Edition! Interview with Jim Hopkinson, Author of The Salary Tutor2011/04/21
  271. 064: What Happens If You Get GTD Wrong?2011/04/17
  272. 063: Using GTD to Implement New Behaviors2011/04/02
  273. 062: Back to Basics: Roles, Responsibilities, and Areas of Focus2011/03/11
  274. 061: Mentoring GTD2011/02/11
  275. 060: Special Edition! Interview with Best Selling Author Dan Goldie2011/02/09
  276. 059: Back to the Basics: Doing2011/01/29
  277. 058: Making and Keeping Lists2011/01/14
  278. Happy Holidays!2010/12/23
  279. 057: Paper-based GTD2010/12/09
  280. 056: Strategic Planning2010/11/11
  281. 055: Getting Things Done with iPad and/or iPhone2010/10/30
  282. 054: GTD On The Go!2010/10/25
  283. 053: An Omnifocus Primer Presented by Augusto Pinaud2010/09/26
  284. 052: Using GTD To Cope With Interruption, Disruption, and Distraction2010/09/11
  285. 051: Back to Basics: The Higher Elevations Edition2010/08/28
  286. 050: Back to Basics: Managing Projects2010/08/12
  287. 049: Back to Basics: Contexts2010/07/23
  288. 048: Control Your Day: Using Outlook’s Email Functions to Manage Your Tasks Part II2010/07/10
  289. 047: Back to Basics: Getting In to Zero2010/06/11
  290. 046: Doing More Great Work with Michael Bungay Stanier2010/05/29
  291. 045: Back to Basics (Part 1): The Weekly Review2010/05/13
  292. 044: Author Daniel Pink on Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us2010/04/22
  293. 043: When Your Roles and Goals Disagree2010/04/08
  294. 042: Utilizing GTD in Career Development2010/03/25
  295. 041: Coping with the Information Tsunami2010/03/12
  296. 040: Results Manager: A Demo by Nik Tipler2010/02/28
  297. 039: Getting CRM Done: Using GTD to Help with Customer Relationship Management2010/01/28
  298. 038: A Conversation with Leo Babauta2010/01/15
  299. 037: GTD on the iPhone or iPod Touch2009/12/11
  300. 036: Tackling Immunity to Change2009/11/15
  301. 035: Getting Your Reference Material Under Control with Evernote2009/10/24
  302. The Magic of the "Push Left" Transition2009/10/19
  303. 034: Special Guest: Michael Sliwinski, founder of Nozbe2009/10/11
  304. 033: GTD & Six Sigma2009/09/27
  305. What Dora the Explorer taught me about presentations2009/09/25
  306. 032: Reconciling Conflicts Between Short- and Long-term Goals2009/09/13
  307. 031: GTD Virtual Study Group Turns Two!2009/09/04
  308. 030: TheBrain (How to Use PersonalBrain to Get Organized and Get More Done)2009/08/17
  309. No podcast this week2009/07/22
  310. 029: Mindmapping revisited2009/07/09
  311. 028: Special Guest: Ken Case of OmniGroup2009/07/01
  312. Older podcasts back up!2009/06/22
  313. 027: Someday/Maybe & Never Again2009/06/17
  314. 026: Perspective and Control2009/06/02
  315. Older episodes, another update2009/06/02
  316. Missing episodes2009/06/01
  317. 025: The Rematch: Overload and Overwhelm Smackdown II2009/05/27
  318. 024: Overload versus Overwhelm Smackdown2009/04/11
  319. 023: Using GTD to Stay in Touch2009/03/24
  320. 022: Going Beyond GTD with MindManager2009/03/02
  321. 021: Using Outlook’s inbox to manage tasks2009/02/16
  322. 020: Making It All Work: the review2009/02/01
  323. 019: Welcoming in 2009 with GTD2009/01/15
  324. 018: Special Guest: David Allen2008/12/24
  325. 017: Someday/Maybe2008/11/20
  326. 016: Using Contexts to Increase Your Focus2008/10/26
  327. 015: Mindmapping and GTD2008/10/01
  328. 014: Office 2.0 and Enleiten2008/09/11
  329. 013: One Year of the GTD Virtual Study Group!2008/09/03
  330. 012: Plate spinning with GTD2008/07/25
  331. 011: Dean Acheson2008/07/10
  332. 010: GTD and Famlies with special guest, Matthew Cornell2008/06/29
  333. 009: GTD on the go2008/05/23
  334. 008: Working with nonGTD’ers2008/05/09
  335. 007: GTD & Procrastination2008/04/25
  336. 006: GTD Roundup: Weekly Reviews, Contexts, & Waiting-For2008/04/24
  337. 005: Weekly Review2008/03/31
  338. 004: What Goes Into Your GTD System?2008/03/17
  339. 003: Horizons of Focus2008/02/29
  340. 002: GTD Natural Planning Model2008/02/17
  341. 001: GTD and the Martial Arts 1/24/082008/01/24
  342. 000: This is the new GTD Virtual Study Group Podcast site2008/01/08
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