Create a GTD Notebook
How to create a notebook to get things done aka kick ass. (Using David Allen’s process called GTD.)
More info about this video here: http://www.heathervescent.com/heathervescent/2007/08/creating-a-gtd-.html
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Well, when you are first learning/integrating it with your life – yes it might take a bit longer. Also if you are more inclined to move things around instead of do things – yes you could use this as a way to procrastinate. Like anything – you need to have a little discipline for it to work.
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I have read GTD. I am the only one that thinks that it takes longer to use GTD than it takes to to just get it done?
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hmmmm que gata mais delicia essa hein
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OMG!!! The twin sister of Gianna Michaels! I thought it was her for a moment!
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Very cool idea. I’ve also taken notebooks and numbered the pages. Then I create a table of contents and keep track of my notes as I write them. This makes it easy to find your notes quickly.
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Glad it was helpful for you!
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Thanks!
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P.S. – Re Dollar Store, I DO use the alphabetized address/phone organizers, but to record DATA other than address/phone. That is, for a list of all stats for family (sizes, etc.) Info about my CAR, Great way to keep a pocket alpha filing system… Just an FYI…
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Heather, you have identified a need and filled it. Great job of demonstrating a skill that some take for granted and others don’t know how to begin.
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I only use electronic-based GTD capturing devices, but this video sparked some great ides for gtd application organization!
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Awesome video. I’ve focused on a series of high-end GTD apps such as omnifocus, devonthink, iGTD, etc. So this was refreshing, simple, and useful.
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Great! I’m so happy my video helped!
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This is great! I have just spent 10 hours creating one place for all my stuff the GTD way based on David Allen’s book. I was starting to get a bit confused and disheartened, but watching your video has inspired me to keep going. Thanks!
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I can guarantee the ones you buy at the dollar store are very different from the one you make. Mass marketed notebooks are not close to being personalize and optimized for your style. Don’t let that stop you from using what you can buy if that works for you though.
Don’t diss what works for other people though.
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i could make a notebook…or…BUY AN AGENDA!
why the hell did guy make a book showing ppl how to make an agenda when you could just buy one in a dollar store or some other place
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Glad you like it! Hope it helps!
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i really need it for my job…thnx so much
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very nice heatther…thnks… im inspired:D
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For implementing GTd you can try this web-based application: Gtdagenda
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Thanks Dale! Glad you enjoyed it.
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Heather,
Outstanding video!..Gave me some good ideas…Love the sticky tab ideas. I like pen and paper much better myself to using a computer…Keep up the good work…
Dale
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The reminds me of the major reason I use a paper based system – electricity. You never need to recharge a pen and paper!
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Storing notes digitally is not inherently more efficient nor does it increase the availability or findability of the most common information. A well-organized paper system will have digital beat when it comes to getting most new information entered as well as retrieval times. Aside from those benefits, paper is cheaper, more resilient (water damages paper and ruins PDA’s), and doesn’t require chargers or adapters. Next time you may want to think it through before entering snotty remarks.
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I am checking out OneNote – but as a 12 year veteran of the tech boom (I was an AJAX tech evangelist & product manager in Silicon Valley back around 2000) I still like pen and paper.
GTD is about the process that works for you. If a blackberry or iPhone is your best method go for it. If you prefer Moleskins – there’s a way for that too. One is not better than another – unless it’s your way – which is best for you.
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lol, love your sarcasm Heather.
But just because you can work a webcam doesn’t mean you can come to the realization that storing notes digitally is more efficient, resilient, robust, and increases the availability, findability, and modifiability of your note content.
But if you’re away from a digital data taking device and need to take notes still, then it makes sense.
ps. I’m listening to Allen’s audios right now.
Thanks.
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