The GTD® Virtual Study Group 018: Special Guest: David Allen
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Dec 24, 2008 
David Allen, productivity consultant and creator of Getting Things Done, shares updates on GTD's growth and a new book. He talks about organizing a book as a project, mind maps versus outlines, and using daily views and waiting-for lists. He also covers retreats to regain perspective, managing list overload, and how GTD shapes calmer workplace cultures.
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Mind Mapping Is How The Mind Generates Ingredients
- David explained mind mapping is simply how the mind generates ingredients; sequencing comes later when you need to act.
- Choose the external tool (mind map or linear outline) that best supports thought clarity at that moment.
Always Decide The Next Action First
- Do focus on the next action rather than perfect sequencing; the outcome guides what the next action should be.
- Keep outcomes to inspire and orient actions, but act on the immediate next step to make progress.
Put Hobbies In Your Areas Of Focus
- Do include hobbies and personal interests in your 20,000-foot areas of focus as part of what you need to maintain.
- Back into that list by asking what projects/actions exist to maintain each life area like relationships, pets, backups, and creative expression.
