GTD Gems

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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.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    The GTD Someday/Maybe List Explained

    GTD coach Meg Edwards provides an overview of the Someday/Maybe List and how it helps prevent everything you say yes to from becoming an immediate next action. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:  👉 Why the Someday/Maybe list is not a “graveyard” for ideas  👉 Ways to organize your Someday/Maybe list  👉 The “infinite possibilities” causes stress Timestamps: 00:00 The Yes Side of Clarifying 00:39 The No Side of Clarifying 01:26 Book Passage 01:36 Breaking Up the Someday/Maybe List 03:39 Where Stress Comes From ▶️ 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 something you’ll move to your Someday/Maybe list? 🌐 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 #ListManagement

    4 min

  2. 27 APR

    Where to Start With GTD When You Feel Overwhelmed

    Feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start with GTD? If your system feels like there’s too much to do, even after years of practice, this simple reset can help you regain clarity quickly. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:  👉 Why starting with your current reality beats starting with priorities  👉 How small, unfinished tasks create mental overwhelm Timestamps: 00:00 Where do you start with GTD? 00:36 Making It All Work Passage 02:34 Client Story 04:10 Reflection ▶️ 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 true in your world 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 #Overwhelm

    5 min

  3. 20 APR

    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. 14 APR

    The Simple Productivity Rule: Create or Complete

    David Allen shares a powerful insight: everything you do falls into one of two categories, create or complete.  What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 👉 The difference between “creating” and “completing” 👉 Why finishing tasks often sparks new ideas 👉 A simple mental model to guide your next action Timestamps: 00:00 Meg introduction 00:30 You're here to complete and create 01:49 Best practices for each ▶️ 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: Are you in “create” mode or “complete” mode 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 #DavidAllen

    3 min

  5. 13 APR

    Your Brain Is a Terrible Office (Here’s What Works)

    Trying to keep everything in your head? If you’re using your brain as a to-do list, this insight from David Allen may change how you work. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 👉 Why your brain is a “crappy office” for managing tasks 👉 The hidden cost of trying to remember everything Timestamps: 00:00 Meg introduction 00:47 Building an external brain 01:50 Your mind is sneaky 02:19 You are not your work ▶️ 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 something you need to get out of your head? 🌐 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

    3 min

  6. 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

  7. 23 MAR

    The Way to Handle Problems With Less Stress | GTD Gems

    When is a problem actually a project? In this episode of GTD Gems, GTD coach Meg Edwards explores how shifting your perspective from “problem” to “project” can dramatically reduce stress and create forward momentum. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 👉 Why every problem can be reframed as a project 👉 How identifying a successful outcome creates clarity 👉 How embracing friction can actually improve productivity Timestamps: 00:00 Turning problems into projects 00:43 Passage from Getting Things Done 01:50 Meg's personal story on turning a problem into a project 02:52 Passage from Ready For Anything 04:03 We don't live in a frictionless world 05:44 Recap and reflection ▶️ 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 one problem you could turn into a project with a next action? 🌐 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 #Focus

    7 min

  8. 16 MAR

    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 ▶️ 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: When have you needed more vertical focus on a project? 🌐 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 #Focus

    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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