Your Areas of Focus and Responsibilities are one of the most overlooked parts of GTD and may be the missing link behind unclear priorities and lingering stress.

In this episode, Meg walks through where Horizon 2 appears throughout the Getting Things Done book, how it functions as a trigger list, and why reviewing your roles and responsibilities often reveals which projects deserve your attention, especially after major life transitions.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 Why Horizon 2 clarifies priorities when nothing on your lists stands out
👉 How to use Areas of Focus as a trigger list for projects and actions

Timestamps:
00:00 – Where Horizon 2 Shows Up
01:57 – Using Areas of Focus to Prioritize
02:49 – New Roles and Responsibilities Examples
04:12 – Areas of Focus Don't Get Checked Off
05:12 – How Meg Uses Horizon 2
06:21 – Parting Thoughts

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Horizon 2 Explained: Areas of Focus & Responsibility