Getting Things Done Ep. 350: Someday Maybe Lists
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Feb 18, 2026 They explore what qualifies as a multi-step project and when something should live on an active projects list. The conversation covers why an external projects inventory reduces mental clutter and how weekly reviews keep projects manageable. They unpack Someday/Maybe as a guilt-free holding place and where to mine for hidden projects from calendars, values, problems, and current activities.
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Why Projects Need External Placeholders
- A project is any multi-step outcome you're committed to that won't finish in one action or one sitting.
- Keep a projects list as an external anchor so unfinished outcomes stop pulling mental attention.
Review Projects Weekly
- Review projects weekly because outcomes due within about a year will otherwise create ambient stress.
- Use your projects list as the driver for your GTD weekly review to maintain control and focus.
Keep Projects As Titles Only
- Keep your projects list as an inventory of active project titles, not the steps or details.
- Limit items to currently active projects so the list guides your weekly engagement effectively.