Zack and Mike revisit the Getting Things Done method and chat about common obstacles that prevent people from successfully implementing the system into their lives. They chat about keeping things simple, not following the system exactly, and evolving as you use the GTD method. You’ll get something out of this episode whether you’re new to the GTD method or a seasoned GTD pro.

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Cheat Sheet

Common pitfalls and why some people have trouble making GTD work for them

How to make sure you are capturing everything so nothing falls through the cracks

How to identify all the inboxes that exist in your life (including those outside of email)

Why writing tasks for your future self increases the probability of completion

How writing a story that includes the desired outcome & defining what “done” means actually helps you take action

Quick tips for keeping your system as simple as possible

How to combat "shiny new object syndrome"

How to evaluate whether your system is functioning efficiently

Why Zack goes into execution mode during the week and does decision making on Sunday

Why journaling sets you up to make better decisions tomorrow

The different types of weekly reviews and how to implement them

What to do when you have no time left to do the actual work

Links

Getting Things Done

GTD 101: The Beginner’s Guide To Getting Things Done

TPS58: Getting Things Done w/ David Allen

Drafts (iOS app)

Field Notes

GTD in 15 minutes – A Pragmatic Guide to Getting Things Done

Bookworm podcast w/ Mike Schmitz - Getting Things Done episode

TPS57: Advanced OmniFocus Setup + Workflow w/ Joe Buhlig

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