Summer break

The GTD Virtual Study Group is on summer break. There will be no recordings for Aug 23 or Sept 13. The Group will resume meetings on Sept 27.

091: Back to Basics: The Next-Action Decision

Back to Basics returns! In this episode, we revisit "The Power of the Next-Action Decision." We talk about getting to the next action, how to instill the habit of next-action thinking, and address what gets in the way. Join us!

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URL mentioned on the call: http://www.43folders.com/2006/11/14/project-versus-next-action

090: Cultivating Reliability: Showing Up, Practicing It, Getting It Done

Keeping commitments is at the heart of getting things done. But how many of us renege on our commitments to ourselves? In this episode, you'll learn more about practicing the art of being reliable for yourself. Join the Virtual Study Group as we talk about, making, keeping, and breaking commitments. A great discussion, full of insights!

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URLs mentioned on this call:

• Margin by Richard Swenson: http://www.amazon.com/Margin-Restoring-Emotional-Financial-Overloaded/dp/1576836827/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342124001&sr=8-1&keywords=margins

• SuperBetter: https://www.superbetter.com/

089: Outside Pursuits: Using GTD to Get Creative

There's so much more to do than just work! In this meeting, we share how we use productivity tools and methods to get creative pursuits done. If you're artistic (just want to be), join us for the conversation.

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URLs mentioned in this podcast:

• NoteShelf for iPad: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/noteshelf/id392188745?mt=8

• Dragon Dictation: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dragon-dictation/id341446764?mt=8

• TED talk by Elizabeth Gilbert http://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html

• Simon's blog: http://redlionden.com/

088: Combining GTD with Other Systems and Approaches

Join the Virtual Study Group as we talk about how other methods and approaches can combine with GTD to get even more productivity goodness.

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URLs from this episode:

• The Pomodoro Method: http://www.pomodorotechnique.com/

• Getting Results the Agile Way: http://gettingresults.com/wiki/Main_Page

• Entrepreneurial Time Management: http://www.daniellelaporte.com/business-wealth-articles/entrepreneurial-time-management-how-i-rock-it/

• Cal Newport: http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/10/10/the-einstein-principle-accomplish-more-by-doing-less/

• Achieve Planner: http://www.effexis.com/achieve/planner.htm

087: Media Consumption and GTD

We're living-in-the-future where the combination of portable computers (smartphones, tablets, etc.), digitization of media and the Internet as a delivery mechanism means that we have an unprecedented access to a variety of media (books, audiobooks, articles, podcasts, movies, TV shows). The ability to record & store media effectively means that we can time-shift media that was formerly broadcast and consume it in our own schedule. So, amidst the myriad possibilities, how do you decide what to pay attention to? How do you keep track?

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Websites mentioned in the podcast:

• Feederler Pro: http://itunes.apple.com/app/feeddler-rss-reader-for-ipad/id364873582?mt=8

• Effects of Media Multitasking on the Brain http://tararobinson.com/blog/2011/06/brains-on-fire-media-multitasking-is-destroying-your-focus.html

086: Special Guest: Lindsey Holmes

In this episode, we welcomed special guest, Lindsey C. Holmes. Recently named Evernote's new Small Business Ambassador, Lindsey is a passionate GTDer. She'll gave us us the inside scoop on how folks in small biz can use GTD, shared her expertise with Evernote, and much more.

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Lindsey's speaking guide with URLs mentioned in the call: http://lch.bz/K2M6mK
Evernote Small Business Forum- http://discussion.evernote.com/forum/112-small-business/
Qloudster.com - To request Beta Test

085: Getting to Inbox Zero

Love it or hate it, we're pretty much stuck with email. And inbox zero is touted as nirvana. But like unicorns, some doubt that inbox zero exists. Join us for a conversation about how to get your inbox under control and finally befriend that elusive unicorn. :)
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Websites mentioned in this episode:

Clear Context http://www.clearcontext.com/
The Secret Weapon http://www.thesecretweapon.org/
Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts http://support.google.com/mail/bin/answer.py?hl=en&ctx=mail&answer=6594
SaneBox http://www.sanebox.com/

084: Seeking Self-Employment Using GTD with Special Guest, Tracy Brisson

The Virtual Study Group welcomed guest presenter, Tracy Brisson (http://www.opportunitiesproject.com/). Tracy gave us the inside scoop on how to harness the power of GTD to move toward starting your own business and/or becoming self-employed.

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083: Back to the Basics: Prioritizing and Doing

Our popular series, Back to the Basics, returns! In this session, we talk about that all important and often really tough “Doing.” To prioritize or not to prioritize? Work in contexts? How do you get to the doing that really gets things done?

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