The GTD® Virtual Study Group 088: Combining GTD with Other Systems and Approaches
Jun 15, 2012
They discuss mixing GTD with Pomodoro and short timed sprints to beat procrastination. Strategies include labeling tasks by brain power and planning focus days to advance projects. Several variations of Kanban appear, from digital boards to whiteboards and spreadsheets. Participants compare planners, processing email into tasks, and using trusted digital tools for capture and reference.
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Match Tasks To Your Current Brain Power
- Rate tasks by required brain power and match them to your current mental energy.
- Art pairs low-brain-power items with a 10-minute sprint timer app called Do to knock off quick tasks and build momentum.
Choose Three Outcomes To Pull You Back To Priorities
- Pick three top outcomes for the day, week, month, and year to keep focus on what matters.
- Marie uses Getting Results the Agile Way and leaves the sheet on her desk so it consistently pulls her back to priority projects.
Batch Days To Separate Shallow Work From Deep Work
- Schedule dedicated focus days and buffer days: clear the small tasks on one day so the next day is free for deep work.
- Augusto credits Dan Sullivan's concept for letting him finish one or two major projects on focus days.
