GTD Gems

GTD Focus

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Getting Things Done, this weekly series features Meg Edwards, a Certified GTD Coach Master Trainer with over 26 years of experience, reflecting on the enduring ideas from David Allen’s work. Drawing from Getting Things Done, Ready for Anything, and Making It All Work, each episode explores timeless GTD “gems” that invite reflection, insight, and renewed perspective.

  1. HACE 4 DÍAS

    How Much Snow Is on Your Runway? (GTD Reference Explained)

    GTD coach Meg Edwards breaks down the third and final "no side" tool in the GTD clarifying and organizing process — Reference — and why getting it clean and current can change your entire work environment.  What You'll Learn in This Episode: 👉 Why reference has no psychological weight once you've decided it's not actionable 👉 How to think about your reference system as a personal library 👉 The runway analogy that captures what messy reference does to your productivity Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & What Is Reference 00:54 David Allen's Take on Reference 02:00 Meg's Reference System 03:40 The Runway Analogy 04:50 Wrap-Up & Resources ▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode. 💭 Reflection question: How much "snow" do you have on your runway right now? 🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com 📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com Follow Us on Social: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments. For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen's YouTube channel. #GettingThingsDone #Productivity #Organization

    5 min
  2. 14 MAY

    Never Forget a Time-Sensitive Task Again

    GTD coach Meg Edwards explains what a Tickler file is, how it differs from the Someday/Maybe list, and why it's one of the most underused organizational tools in the GTD system. What You'll Learn in This Episode:  👉 The key difference between a Tickler and a Someday/Maybe list  👉 How to set up both a physical and electronic Tickler  👉 Real-life examples of what belongs in a Tickler Timestamps:  00:00 Intro & The "No Side" of GTD  00:53 Tickler vs. Someday Maybe  01:06 The Physical Tickler  02:13 The Electronic Tickler  04:38 Wrap-Up & Resources ▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode. 💭 Reflection question: What time-specific item have you been avoiding capturing that could go straight into a Tickler? 🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com 📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com Follow Us on Social:  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/  💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/  🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments. For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen's YouTube channel. #GettingThingsDone #Productivity #TimeManagement

    6 min
  3. 20 ABR

    Stop Procrastinating: Use the 2-Minute Rule

    The 2-Minute Rule is one of the simplest ways to stop procrastinating, and start building momentum immediately. David Allen says: if something takes less than two minutes, do it now. This simple rule helps you find clarity, stay focused in fast-paced environments, rid yourself of unnecessary overwhelm. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 👉 What the 2-Minute Rule is and how it works 👉 How small tasks create “drag” on your system 👉 Why immediate action beats organizing or delaying Timestamps: 00:00 Meg introduction 00:30 The two minute rule 01:00 Be like Teflon ▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=GTDGems  🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode. 💭 Reflection question: What’s one 2-minute task you’ve been putting off? 🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com 📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com Follow Us on Social: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments. For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel. #GettingThingsDone #Productivity #DavidAllen

    2 min
  4. 30 MAR

    How to Make Your GTD Weekly Review Work for You

    Are you finding it tough to stay consistent with your GTD Weekly Review? Do you sometimes feel guilty for not doing it “the right way” as it’s written in the books? In this episode of GTD Gems, GTD coach Meg Edwards shares how to make your GTD Weekly Review work for you through customization. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:  👉 Why the Weekly Review isn’t one-size-fits-all  👉 How to “get off your back” and build a review habit that sticks  👉 Simple ways to get clear, current, and back into a creative mindset Timestamps: 00:00 Misconceptions about the Weekly Review 01:42 GTD book passage 02:27 Meg's gem of the week 04:27 Meg's recommended next steps 📄 Weekly Review Worksheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_3j3f-vPpAUkIQRfQ33LoL1zp7UQSayY/view?usp=sharing ▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=GTDGems  🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode. 💬 Comment below: What’s the biggest challenge you face with your Weekly Review? 🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com 📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com Follow Us on Social: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments. For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel. #GettingThingsDone #Productivity #WeeklyReview

    6 min

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Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Getting Things Done, this weekly series features Meg Edwards, a Certified GTD Coach Master Trainer with over 26 years of experience, reflecting on the enduring ideas from David Allen’s work. Drawing from Getting Things Done, Ready for Anything, and Making It All Work, each episode explores timeless GTD “gems” that invite reflection, insight, and renewed perspective.

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