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GTD® 368 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

Our GTD podcasts are here to support you at every stage of your GTD practice. You will hear interviews with people from all walks of life about their journey with GTD, from beginners to those who have been at it for years. The podcasts include personal and professional stories, as well as practical tips about GTD systems for desktop and mobile, using apps and paper. Start listening now and you'll be well on your way to stress-free productivity.

Episodes

Ep. 376: The Causes of Procrastination
Ep. 376: The Causes of Procrastination Aug 19, 2026 35:45 In this new Skills Lab recording we took a deep dive into the causes of procrastination, and the cures. With quizzes, exercises, and practice scenarios, this is a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice. To watch this entire Skills Lab, please visit GTD Connect. Sign up for the GTD Newsletter ---- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub f
Ep. 375: Project Planning
Ep. 375: Project Planning Aug 12, 2026 31:11 In this Skills Lab webinar we take a deep dive into the topic of project planning. How much and what kinds of planning do you need to do for different types of projects? With quizzes, exercises, and practice scenarios, this is a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice. To watch this entire Skills Lab, please visit GTD Connect. Sign up for the GTD Newsletter ---- This audio is one of m
Ep. 374: Efficiently Clarify Inboxes to Zero
Ep. 374: Efficiently Clarify Inboxes to Zero Aug 5, 2026 29:53 In our most recent Office Hour, we talked about efficient ways to clarify inboxes to zero, on a daily basis and when returning from vacation to a larger number. We mentioned organizing by discussion thread and by sender, as well as traditional ways such as oldest or newest first. We had several points of view on how to encourage colleagues and family members to adopt the GTD best practices. And
Ep. 373: Different Ways to Review
Ep. 373: Different Ways to Review Jul 29, 2026 30:21 We had a rich discussion in the most recent Office Hour. We covered different approaches to reviewing, including using a timer, getting inputs at or near zero the day before, and the importance of reviewing instead of drifting into doing. To watch this entire Office Hour, please visit GTD Connect. Sign up for the GTD Newsletter This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space
Ep. 372: Apps and Lists
Ep. 372: Apps and Lists Jul 22, 2026 28:06 Lots of apps mentioned in our most recent Office Hour discussion: UpNote OneNote Evernote Excel (and a shout-out to pairing it with Copilot) There was also a mention of using mostly the Google suite of tools, while also being drawn to use tools from the Microsoft collection. Two people said they were doing some version of spring cleaning to freshen up their lists and clear out old files. -- This
Ep. 371: Areas of Focus Horizon
Ep. 371: Areas of Focus Horizon Jul 15, 2026 42:47 In this Skills Lab we take a deep dive into the Areas of Focus horizon. What are typical areas, and how are they distinguished from your commitments on other horizons? We answer common questions, and explore practice scenarios. Below the video player there is a two-page PDF with sample professional and personal Areas of Focus. -- To watch this entire Skills Lab, please visit GTD Connect. Sign up f
Ep. 370: How Do I Prioritize in GTD?
Ep. 370: How Do I Prioritize in GTD? Jul 8, 2026 33:26 A perennial GTD question is, "How do I prioritize when I have so many next actions and projects?" GTD trainer and coach Paul Vahur offers a fresh perspective on that question, considering the five steps of workflow, and your commitments on all the horizons. -- To watch this entire conversation, please visit GTD Connect. Sign up for the GTD Newsletter -- This audio is one of many available at GTD
Ep. 369: How Do You Choose What to Do?
Ep. 369: How Do You Choose What to Do? Jul 1, 2026 29:24 This webinar will help you decide what to do from all the choices on your lists. Learn about the 3 criteria for choosing, and how your priorities come into play. If you're ever overwhelmed looking at your lists, you'll come away with ways to make the best choice at any time. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD pract
Ep: 368: How Long Should Your Lists Be?
Ep: 368: How Long Should Your Lists Be? Jun 24, 2026 20:20 In this recording of our Long Lists webinar, we had a lively discussion about how lists get to be long, how long they "should" be, what lists to review when, and how to narrow your focus on any given day.   This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the
Ep. 367: The Origins of GTD
Ep. 367: The Origins of GTD Jun 17, 2026 20:03 2019 GTD Summit: David Allen, Russell Bishop, and Dean Acheson David Allen is reunited with the people who inspired GTD: his mentor Dean Acheson, and friend Russell Bishop. Reflecting on nearly 20 years of GTD, the three of them explore their own learning trajectories, as well as what's next for GTD. To watch this conversation and the entire GTD Summit from 2019, please visit GTD Connect. Sign up
Ep. 366: 2019 GTD Summit Opening
Ep. 366: 2019 GTD Summit Opening Jun 10, 2026 21:19 In the opening of the 2019 GTD Summit, MC Ben Hammersley introduces David Allen and asks him about the "why" and his vision for the two-day event. To watch the entire GTD Summit from 2019, please visit GTD Connect. Sign up for the GTD Newsletter This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world
Ep. #365: Slice of GTD Life with Sara Parrott
Ep. #365: Slice of GTD Life with Sara Parrott Jun 3, 2026 32:46 Sara tells about implementing GTD so well that she was able to smoothly delegate her job during maternity leave. She describes how she encourages her staff to apply GTD best practices. She has interesting things to say about adapting contexts to current reality. And she shares about the tools she uses to manage her lists in a very full life.

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