GTD Gems

How Much Snow Is on Your Runway? (GTD Reference Explained)

GTD coach Meg Edwards breaks down the third and final "no side" tool in the GTD clarifying and organizing process — Reference — and why getting it clean and current can change your entire work environment.  What You'll Learn in This Episode: 👉 Why reference has no psychological weight once you've decided it's not actionable 👉 How to think about your reference system as a personal library 👉 The runway analogy that captures what messy reference does to your productivity Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & What Is Reference 00:54 David Allen's Take on Reference 02:00 Meg's Reference System 03:40 The Runway Analogy 04:50 Wrap-Up & Resources ▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode. 💭 Reflection question: How much "snow" do you have on your runway right now? 🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com 📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com Follow Us on Social: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments. For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen's YouTube channel. #GettingThingsDone #Productivity #Organization

Never Forget a Time-Sensitive Task Again

GTD coach Meg Edwards explains what a Tickler file is, how it differs from the Someday/Maybe list, and why it's one of the most underused organizational tools in the GTD system. What You'll Learn in This Episode:  👉 The key difference between a Tickler and a Someday/Maybe list  👉 How to set up both a physical and electronic Tickler  👉 Real-life examples of what belongs in a Tickler Timestamps:  00:00 Intro & The "No Side" of GTD  00:53 Tickler vs. Someday Maybe  01:06 The Physical Tickler  02:13 The Electronic Tickler  04:38 Wrap-Up & Resources ▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode. 💭 Reflection question: What time-specific item have you been avoiding capturing that could go straight into a Tickler? 🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com 📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com Follow Us on Social:  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/  💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/  🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments. For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen's YouTube channel. #GettingThingsDone #Productivity #TimeManagement

The GTD Someday/Maybe List Explained

GTD coach Meg Edwards provides an overview of the Someday/Maybe List and how it helps prevent everything you say yes to from becoming an immediate next action. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:  👉 Why the Someday/Maybe list is not a “graveyard” for ideas  👉 Ways to organize your Someday/Maybe list  👉 The “infinite possibilities” causes stress Timestamps: 00:00 The Yes Side of Clarifying 00:39 The No Side of Clarifying 01:26 Book Passage 01:36 Breaking Up the Someday/Maybe List 03:39 Where Stress Comes From ▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=GTDGems  🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode. 💭 Reflection question: What’s something you’ll move to your Someday/Maybe list? 🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com 📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com Follow Us on Social: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments. For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel. #GettingThingsDone #Productivity #ListManagement

Where to Start With GTD When You Feel Overwhelmed

Feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start with GTD? If your system feels like there’s too much to do, even after years of practice, this simple reset can help you regain clarity quickly. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:  👉 Why starting with your current reality beats starting with priorities  👉 How small, unfinished tasks create mental overwhelm Timestamps: 00:00 Where do you start with GTD? 00:36 Making It All Work Passage 02:34 Client Story 04:10 Reflection ▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=GTDGems  🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode. 💭 Reflection question: What’s true in your world right now? 🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com 📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com Follow Us on Social: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments. For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel. #GettingThingsDone #Productivity #Overwhelm

Stop Procrastinating: Use the 2-Minute Rule

The 2-Minute Rule is one of the simplest ways to stop procrastinating, and start building momentum immediately. David Allen says: if something takes less than two minutes, do it now. This simple rule helps you find clarity, stay focused in fast-paced environments, rid yourself of unnecessary overwhelm. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 👉 What the 2-Minute Rule is and how it works 👉 How small tasks create “drag” on your system 👉 Why immediate action beats organizing or delaying Timestamps: 00:00 Meg introduction 00:30 The two minute rule 01:00 Be like Teflon ▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=GTDGems  🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode. 💭 Reflection question: What’s one 2-minute task you’ve been putting off? 🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com 📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com Follow Us on Social: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments. For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel. #GettingThingsDone #Productivity #DavidAllen