GTD & Productivity Resources

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GTD & Productivity

Getting Things Done (GTD) starts with a book called Getting Things Done by David Allen. It's about getting all the things you need to do out of your head and into a trusted system. This helps one to not be so overwhelmed because usually we know there are things that need to be done, but we don't remember them at the right time!

The book doesn't tell you which trusted system you must use. You could use Microsoft Outlook as your trusted system, gmail, or even paper. The web is full of GTD blogs and tools and I am attempting to link to some useful GTD resources here, and perhaps some other related productivity systems.

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The GTD Book

This is the book that started me on my GTD and productivity journey. It is a life changing book which showed me there is a way to keep track of everything I need to get done that's better than keeping it all in my head.

If you want to learn about GTD and stress-free productivity, this is the book to get first. It's not very expensive, and you can also probably find it at your local library. However, for me this book was only a beginning because I started reading blogs and other books to learn different GTD systems.

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

Amazon Price: $6.79 (as of 06/02/2012)Buy Now

GTD Blogs

I like to read GTD and productivity related blogs to stay on top of the latest GTD tips, tricks and resources.

Here are some blogs I like:
zenhabits
I like the zenhabits blog because it has a simplified version of GTD called ztd that makes sense. It would really be helpful for those who find GTD difficult.
43 Folders
GTD / Productivity Blog by Merlin Mann.
Lifehacker
This blog has all kinds of productivity tips. Not all of them have to do with GTD, but I like to keep up with this one because I learn about a lot of new software from it as well.

Are you overwhelmed with e-mail

I sometimes used to wish I would never get another e-mail before getting my inbox to 0 everyday.

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Total Workday Control using Microsoft Outlook

I LOVE THIS BOOK

This book was a lifesaver for me because I use Microsoft Outlook at work and get lots of e-mail I'm expected to take action on. It isn't strict GTD but is based off of GTD and maybe some Covey.

The best thing I learned with this book was how to put e-mails I needed to do something with into the task system, then easily file the rest so I don't have a bunch of e-mails sitting in my inbox that I have to look through a few times for the e-mails that I need to take action on.

If you use Microsoft Outlook at work and feel overwhelmed with e-mail then I bet you would like this one. If you aren't using Microsoft Outlook, you should probably skip this book because I don't think it would make sense without Outlook.

Total Workday Control Using Microsoft Outlook

Amazon Price: $2.91 (as of 06/02/2012)Buy Now

GTD Comments

  • Gtdagenda Nov 28, 2008 @ 7:40 am | delete
    For implementing GTD you can use this web-based application:

    http://www.Gtdagenda.com

    You can use it to manage your goals, projects and tasks, set next actions and contexts, use checklists, schedules and a calendar.
    A mobile version is available too.

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