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GTD Gems

GTD Focus

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Getting Things Done, this weekly series features Meg Edwards, a Certified GTD Coach Master Trainer with over 26 years of experience, reflecting on the enduring ideas from David Allen’s work. Drawing from Getting Things Done, Ready for Anything, and Making It All Work, each episode explores timeless GTD “gems” that invite reflection, insight, and renewed perspective.

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44 episodes

  1. Does Your GTD App Connect With AI Yet? 7:29
  2. Let AI Find the Emails That Actually Need You. 5:15
  3. Give AI a Job, Not Just a Question. 4:58
  4. The One Word That Makes AI Speak GTD 5:18
  5. Is AI Creating More Work Than It Removes? 7:40
  6. GTD Gems: Back to Basics for the AI Age. 4:16
  7. Why Sharing a Workspace Quietly Adds to Your Stress 4:06
  8. Is There A Decision You're Avoiding? 4:21
  9. Is This Really All There Is? David Allen's Honest Answer. 4:08
  10. 3 Ways to Stop Breaking Promises to Yourself 5:00
  11. What's Got Your Attention Right Now? 6:51
  12. Capture Every Conversation With One Simple GTD List. 6:12
  13. Are You Overcommitted or Just Misaligned? 6:06
  14. The GTD Horizon That Answers "Why Does Any of This Matter?" 7:35
  15. The GTD Level That Changes How You See the Present 6:36
  16. Why Setting More Goals Might Be the Wrong Move Right Now 6:43
  17. How to Think About Your Work on Six Different Levels 8:13
  18. What Is Your Procrastination Really Trying to Tell You? 7:57
  19. How Many Times Have You Wished You Had a Checklist? 3:43
  20. The GTD Project List Mistake That Creates More Work 4:28
  21. The GTD Concept That Makes Unplanned Work Easier to Handle 5:39
  22. The GTD Secret to Freedom With Structure 4:23
  23. Why Getting Organized Isn't the Same as Getting Things Done 4:01
  24. Why Some People Get GTD (And Others Aren't Ready Yet) 7:24
  25. What's Really Keeping You Up at Night? 4:48
  26. How Much Snow Is on Your Runway? (GTD Reference Explained) 5:11
  27. Never Forget a Time-Sensitive Task Again 6:01
  28. The GTD Someday/Maybe List Explained 4:19
  29. Where to Start With GTD When You Feel Overwhelmed 5:22
  30. Stop Procrastinating: Use the 2-Minute Rule 1:37
  31. The Simple Productivity Rule: Create or Complete 2:30
  32. Your Brain Is a Terrible Office (Here’s What Works) 3:04
  33. How to Make Your GTD Weekly Review Work for You 5:58
  34. The Way to Handle Problems With Less Stress | GTD Gems 6:33
  35. Horizontal vs Vertical Focus (Why Some Projects Need More Thinking) 5:46
  36. The Difference Between Scanning and Clarifying 5:21
  37. Why Your GTD System Stops Working (And How to Fix It) 7:07
  38. The GTD Capturing Trap Most People Fall For | GTD Gems 5:23
  39. How to Say No With Integrity Using GTD 3:55
  40. Why Your GTD Lists Repel You 5:56
  41. Horizon 2 Explained: Areas of Focus & Responsibility 6:52
  42. Where's Your Space? 7:31
  43. The Big Secret About My Lists 8:39
  44. Returning to the GTD Books 2:48