128: Contexts
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In this episode we discuss the ever popular topic of Contexts. Enjoy!
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127: The Weekly Review
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Another lively conversation around the topic of the Weekly Review!
Lots of great insights you won't want to miss!
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126: Decision Making at the Higher Horizons
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A very special panel discussion for this episode of the GTD Virtual Study Group. In this episode we discuss the ability to make tough decisions with more clarity of focus and with strategic vision by leveraging GTD and the six Horizons of Focus. A very big thanks to Art Gelwicks, Jeremy Roberts, Raymond Sidney-Smith, and Mike Vardy, for joining co-hosts Daniel Gold and Michelle Gunn for this one!
We recorded this episode via Google Hangout. If you would like to see the video version, you can watch it here.
SPOILER ALERT: This was also a very special “Un-Farewell” episode, as Daniel announced that this is his last official episode as a co-host. I would like to sincerely thank Daniel for everything he has brought to the GTD Virtual Study Group! He will definitely be missed!! -MG
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125: Developing Your Higher Horizons
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In this live call, the GTD® Virtual Study Group talks about developing our higher horizons. Always an interesting topic, this call generated a lot of great discussion on the subject. Enjoy!
Resources from the call:
“Making It All Work” by David Allen
“Getting Things Done” by David Allen
Personal Board of Advisors
“The 8th Habit” by Stephen Covey
“Willpower Instinct” by Kelly McGonigal
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124: Getting Set Up for GTD®
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A special second live call for the month of May. On this episode, we covered another great Back to Basics topic -- Getting Set Up for GTD®.
Resources from the call:
GTD® Review music (DavidAllenCo Forum link)
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123: Back to Basics - The Runway & Doing
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We’re going back to basics again, this time with the Runway & Doing -- Current Actions & Next Actions. A great conversation covering this Horizon of Focus and last step in the GTD® workflow.
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122: The Art of the Capture with Mike Vardy, Productivityist
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NEW! Watch the video interview!
In this pre-recorded GTD Virtual Study Group call, we welcomed into the virtual studio the Productivityist himself, Mike Vardy! Mike and I had a really great conversation about how critical the very first phase of Getting Things Done® methodology of is for everyone!
Resources:
Where to find Mike Vardy: http://bit.ly/1hZKHSc
Notebooks:
Moleskine: http://bit.ly/1hZKtuq
Rhodia: http://bit.ly/1hZKs9O
Doane Paper: http://bit.ly/1hZKqyG
Whitelines: http://bit.ly/1hZKvSU
FieldNotes: http://bit.ly/1hZKkXO
Word Notebooks: http://bit.ly/1hZKoH7
AquaNotes: http://bit.ly/1hZKzCj
Apps:
Evernote: http://bit.ly/1hZKyhq
Springpad: http://bit.ly/1hZKEpk
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121: Back to Basics: Capture and Collection!
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In this live call, we take it Back to Basics with the very first phase of the GTD workflow and that is the important element of capturing and collecting everything that's on your mind! We'll cover some really great ideas such as journaling, the Drafts app, default inboxes, time spent on capturing, mindsweeps, and so much more! Check the resources below for some really helpful products and apps discussed during this great live call!
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120: Getting To the Value of Simple
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Inside the virtual studio today is my guest Joel Zaslofsky. Joel is also the self-titled Chief Simplifier, Curator, and Founder of Value of Simple. He hosts the popular Smart and Simple Matters podcast and most recently, the author of Experience Curating: How to Gain Focus, Increase Influence, and Simplify Your Life.
In this episode, we dig deep into understanding simplicity, minimalism, the art of capturing information, and how to be more mindful and curate your existence. What I learned was that curating is actually tied very closely to the tenants of capturing, processing, organizing, and reviewing in GTD.
You'll be as fascinated as me as Joel talks about how his personal renaissance began led him to leaving a cushy six-figure corporate job to lead what many would consider to be an unconventional career path. He set out to help people simplify, organize, and be money wise. He says his goals are straightforward: to help you rock the unsexy and undervalued side of life.
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118: Getting Things Done with Evernote Ambassador Bryan Lee: My Interview On His Podcast, LaunchByte
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One of the best parts of what I do for an international community of folks who are looking to become more productive and successful in their lives is meeting and getting to know people from all corners of our globe. Yesterday was a great example! I was asked to be interviewed by Bryan Lee, the Evernote Ambassador for Fitness in Singapore, for his Google+ Hangout/podcast, LaunchByte!
Bryan is an entrepreneur, a writer and a self-taught software developer. He is the co-founder of Intraix, and a software company that helps commercial building to become more energy efficient. Particular to the productivity scene, Bryan speaks on how to increase productivity using Evernote to both schools and corporations.
Bryan wanted to interview me to talk about GTD®, Evernote, and overall principles about productivity. We covered a lot of topics in this 35 minute interview. For instance, do you need to strictly adhere to the tenants in GTD if you are getting things done with a modified system, can you implement the system in David Allen's book if you never actually read the book; and how I am teaching my productivity coaching clients how to implement both Todoist and Evernote together to lead a more productive and stress-free life. Oh, and then there was the question about what would I do if Evernote shut down tomorrow! You'll want to listen to all 35 minutes to know more!
Thank you again to Bryan for a very awesome interview. I feel quite grateful for the generous invitation and for making feel like I was sitting next to him in Singapore!
Here's the links you need for the show!
Here's where to find Bryan Lee:
Bryan on Twitter: @leetucksing
LaunchByte on Twitter: @LaunchByte