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GTD® 368 Episodes Oct 14, 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. 384: Projects and Next Actions
Ep. 384: Projects and Next Actions Oct 14, 2026 32:32 This was the first of several planned GTD Skills Lab webinars. In this installment, we focus on the fundamentals of projects and next actions. Through a set of fun quizzes, engaging practice scenarios, and lively group discussions, this is a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice. To watch this entire webinar, please visit GTD Connect. Sign up for the GTD Newsletter This audio is one
Ep. 383: How to Use a Tickler or Bring-Forward Filing System
Ep. 383: How to Use a Tickler or Bring-Forward Filing System Oct 7, 2026 29:42 In our most recent Office Hour we talked about how to use a tickler or bring-forward filing system, and the important distinction between incubating an item to later decide if it's actionable, and setting a calendar reminder to handle something actionable on a future date. We also discussed the question of how to get others to do GTD. (Hint: exemplify relaxed productivity.) And we mentioned how he
Ep. 382: Projects and Next Actions
Ep. 382: Projects and Next Actions Sep 30, 2026 32:38 In this installment of our Skills Lab series, we focus on the fundamentals of projects and next actions. Through a set of fun quizzes, engaging practice scenarios, and lively group discussions, this is a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice. To watch this entire webinar, please visit GTD Connect. Sign up for the GTD Newsletter This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a l
Ep. 381: Vertical and Horizontal Control
Ep. 381: Vertical and Horizontal Control Sep 23, 2026 27:39 You need to control commitments, projects, and actions in two ways--horizontally and vertically. Horizontal control maintains coherence across all the activities in which you are involved. Vertical control, in contrast, manages thinking, development, and coordination of individual topics and projects. In this webinar recording, Ana Maria Gonzalez talks about the relationship between these two leve
Ep. 380: A Guided Weekly Review
Ep. 380: A Guided Weekly Review Sep 16, 2026 31:19 Experience what David Allen calls the "critical success factor" with GTD, by going through a complete GTD Weekly Review. You'll experience all 11 steps of the process, with practical advice along the way. We will also discuss daily best practices that support your review. Please note: The silent time to work on each step is edited out. You can pause the recording on any step to suit your pace. You
Ep. 379: The Nature of Someday Maybe Items
Ep. 379: The Nature of Someday Maybe Items Sep 9, 2026 31:42 In this recording, we talk about the nature of Someday/Maybe items, and how the Someday/Maybe list is closely related to the Projects list. To watch this entire webinar, 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 in learning, sharing
Ep. 378: Overcoming Resistance to Your Lists
Ep. 378: Overcoming Resistance to Your Lists Sep 2, 2026 34:18 Do you have projects and actions on your lists that just keep rolling on and on? We will take a closer look at why we resist list items and how to overcome any resistance you may have. We consider each of 9 common reasons that you may have resistance, and how to work around that. To watch this entire webinar, please visit GTD Connect. Sign up for the GTD Newsletter This audio is one of many avail
Ep. 377: GTD Refuge with Ann and Fedder
Ep. 377: GTD Refuge with Ann and Fedder Aug 26, 2026 35:30 Please join Ann and Fedder, two members of the vibrant GTD community in Denmark, as they discuss a yearly GTD event that they call a refuge or retreat. It's an opportunity for a small group to have more inner-directed time for gaining perspective. Fedder and Ann relate how the idea developed, compare and contrast it with the annual Summer Camp, and explain the potential benefits. They even point o
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

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