Horizontal vs Vertical Focus (Why Some Projects Need More Thinking)

Have you ever captured a project in your system… but it still stays on your mind? 🤔 The difference between horizontal focus and vertical focus may explain why some projects need more thinking before they feel under control.

In this episode of GTD Gems, GTD coach Meg Edwards explores how horizontal vs. vertical focus in GTD works, and when it’s time to use the Natural Planning Model to gain clarity and control over your projects.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 The difference between horizontal focus and vertical focus in GTD
👉 Why some projects only need a next action and others need deeper thinking

Timestamps:
00:00 Projects and the Natural Planning Model
01:10 Meg Reads from Chapter 3 of GTD Book
02:14 Horizontal and Vertical Focus Explained
04:11 Natural Planning Model Resources

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