Rene Lie started his career as a musician, and has branched out in surprising ways. From his home in Norway, he describes how he started with GTD, the tools he has used, and his decision to become a GTD trainer. He has even found ways to do the seemingly impossible -- get family and colleagues to do GTD, or at least parts of it. He's also still an active musician. You can listen to the entire conversation from April 2023 at . Interested in personalized one-on-one coaching? Check out  to learn more: &nbsp;&nbsp; -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity.    Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It’s easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book. You’ll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won’t find anywhere else. If you already know you’d like to join,&nbsp;&nbsp;to choose from monthly or annual options. If you’d like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what’s included and how to get your free trial. During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to:  Recorded webinars with David Allen &amp; the certified coaches and trainers on a wide range of productivity topics GTD Getting Started &amp; Refresher Series to reinforce the fundamentals you may have learned in a GTD course, coaching, or book Extensive audio, video, and document library Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick David Allen’s exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world Lively members-only discussion forums sharing ideas, tips, and tricks  Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book.

Ep. 246: Slice of GTD Life with Rene Lie

David Allen has a wide-ranging talk with Kevin Kelly about many aspects of technology. Kevin's new book,&nbsp;Excellent Advice for Living, will be available in May. They discuss artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, and more. Kevin has a long association with technology and the internet, including as a co-founder of&nbsp;WIRED&nbsp;magazine. He still writes about the culture of technology. You can listen to the entire conversation from March 2023 at . -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity.    Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It’s easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book. You’ll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won’t find anywhere else. If you already know you’d like to join,&nbsp;&nbsp;to choose from monthly or annual options. If you’d like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what’s included and how to get your free trial. During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to:  Recorded webinars with David Allen &amp; the certified coaches and trainers on a wide range of productivity topics GTD Getting Started &amp; Refresher Series to reinforce the fundamentals you may have learned in a GTD course, coaching, or book Extensive audio, video, and document library Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick David Allen’s exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world Lively members-only discussion forums sharing ideas, tips, and tricks  Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book.

Ep. 247: David Allen talks with Kevin Kelly

For many, the workplace is broken. We may not realize it, but our tools can shape us in unproductive ways, and we've become conditioned to accept this as normal. In this recording, David Allen and John Forrister talk With Eric Mack about his 8 Practices of Intentionally Productive Work, which provide a framework to help you shift your mindset and uplevel your work. To help people better understand the relationship between their knowledge, methods, and tools, Eric's doing a survey on workstyles and key frustrations. We encourage the GTD community to participate. We did, and found it helpful to us in understanding how we work, what we can do to improve, and more.    You can listen to the entire conversation from April 2023 at . -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity.    Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It’s easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book. You’ll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won’t find anywhere else. If you already know you’d like to join,&nbsp;&nbsp;to choose from monthly or annual options. If you’d like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what’s included and how to get your free trial. During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to:  Recorded webinars with David Allen &amp; the certified coaches and trainers on a wide range of productivity topics GTD Getting Started &amp; Refresher Series to reinforce the fundamentals you may have learned in a GTD course, coaching, or book Extensive audio, video, and document library Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick David Allen’s exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world Lively members-only discussion forums sharing ideas, tips, and tricks  Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book.

Ep 248: Workplace Challenges - Improvements

GTD trainers Paul Vahur and William Elliott talked about how various personality traits may affect GTD practice. You can listen to the entire webinar from January 2022 at . -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity.    Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It’s easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book. You’ll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won’t find anywhere else. If you already know you’d like to join,&nbsp;&nbsp;to choose from monthly or annual options. If you’d like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what’s included and how to get your free trial. During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to:  Recorded webinars with David Allen &amp; the certified coaches and trainers on a wide range of productivity topics GTD Getting Started &amp; Refresher Series to reinforce the fundamentals you may have learned in a GTD course, coaching, or book Extensive audio, video, and document library Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick David Allen’s exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world Lively members-only discussion forums sharing ideas, tips, and tricks  Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book.

Ep. 249: GTD and Personality

David Allen and Kelly Forrister discuss contexts in GTD, including what has and has not changed with technology, mobility, and hybrid work environments. You can listen to the entire webinar from March 2022 at . -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity.    Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It’s easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book. You’ll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won’t find anywhere else. If you already know you’d like to join,&nbsp;&nbsp;to choose from monthly or annual options. If you’d like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what’s included and how to get your free trial. During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to:  Recorded webinars with David Allen &amp; the certified coaches and trainers on a wide range of productivity topics GTD Getting Started &amp; Refresher Series to reinforce the fundamentals you may have learned in a GTD course, coaching, or book Extensive audio, video, and document library Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick David Allen’s exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world Lively members-only discussion forums sharing ideas, tips, and tricks  Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book.

Ep. 250: Let's Talk About Contexts

In this recording, we talk about the nature of Someday/Maybe items, and how the Someday/Maybe list is closely related to the Projects list. You can listen to the entire webinar from January 2022 at&nbsp;. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity.    Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It’s easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book. You’ll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won’t find anywhere else. If you already know you’d like to join,&nbsp;&nbsp;to choose from monthly or annual options. If you’d like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what’s included and how to get your free trial. During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to:  Recorded webinars with David Allen &amp; the certified coaches and trainers on a wide range of productivity topics GTD Getting Started &amp; Refresher Series to reinforce the fundamentals you may have learned in a GTD course, coaching, or book Extensive audio, video, and document library Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick David Allen’s exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world Lively members-only discussion forums sharing ideas, tips, and tricks  Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book.

Ep. 250: Projects and Someday Maybe Lists

This was the first of several planned GTD Skills Lab webinars. In this installment, we focus on the fundamentals of projects and next actions. Through a set of fun quizzes, engaging practice scenarios, and lively group discussions, this is a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice. You can listen to the entire webinar from September 2022 at . -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity.    Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It’s easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book. You’ll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won’t find anywhere else. If you already know you’d like to join,&nbsp;&nbsp;to choose from monthly or annual options. If you’d like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what’s included and how to get your free trial. During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to:  Recorded webinars with David Allen &amp; the certified coaches and trainers on a wide range of productivity topics GTD Getting Started &amp; Refresher Series to reinforce the fundamentals you may have learned in a GTD course, coaching, or book Extensive audio, video, and document library Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick David Allen’s exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world Lively members-only discussion forums sharing ideas, tips, and tricks  Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book.

Ep. 251: Projects and Next Actions

Put your GTD skills to the test in this new Skills Lab webinar. We focused on the basics of the Engage step, including how you spend your time and choosing what to do. Through a set of fun quizzes, practice scenarios, and lively group discussions, this was a valuable opportunity to fine-tune GTD practice. You can listen to the entire webinar from September 2022 at&nbsp;. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity.    Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It’s easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book. You’ll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won’t find anywhere else. If you already know you’d like to join,&nbsp;&nbsp;to choose from monthly or annual options. If you’d like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what’s included and how to get your free trial. During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to:  Recorded webinars with David Allen &amp; the certified coaches and trainers on a wide range of productivity topics GTD Getting Started &amp; Refresher Series to reinforce the fundamentals you may have learned in a GTD course, coaching, or book Extensive audio, video, and document library Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick David Allen’s exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world Lively members-only discussion forums sharing ideas, tips, and tricks  Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book.

Ep. 252: Engage

In this Skills Lab, we take a deep dive into the Reflect step in the GTD workflow. With quizzes, exercises, and practice scenarios, this will be a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice. You can listen to the entire webinar from September 2022 at&nbsp;. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity.    Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It’s easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book. You’ll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won’t find anywhere else. If you already know you’d like to join,&nbsp;&nbsp;to choose from monthly or annual options. If you’d like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what’s included and how to get your free trial. During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to:  Recorded webinars with David Allen &amp; the certified coaches and trainers on a wide range of productivity topics GTD Getting Started &amp; Refresher Series to reinforce the fundamentals you may have learned in a GTD course, coaching, or book Extensive audio, video, and document library Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick David Allen’s exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world Lively members-only discussion forums sharing ideas, tips, and tricks  Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book.

Ep. 253: Reflecting

In this new Skills Lab recording we took a deep dive into the causes of procrastination, and the cures. With quizzes, exercises, and practice scenarios, this is a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice. You can listen to the entire webinar from September 2022 at&nbsp;. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity.    Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It’s easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book. You’ll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won’t find anywhere else. If you already know you’d like to join,&nbsp;&nbsp;to choose from monthly or annual options. If you’d like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what’s included and how to get your free trial. During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to:  Recorded webinars with David Allen &amp; the certified coaches and trainers on a wide range of productivity topics GTD Getting Started &amp; Refresher Series to reinforce the fundamentals you may have learned in a GTD course, coaching, or book Extensive audio, video, and document library Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick David Allen’s exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world Lively members-only discussion forums sharing ideas, tips, and tricks  Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book.

Ep. 254: Overcoming Procrastination

We had another thought-provoking discussion during our Office Hour. Topics included Project and Someday/Maybe Lists, clear lines between reference and actionable items, and much more. You can listen to the entire webinar from January 2023 at&nbsp;. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity.    Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It’s easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book. You’ll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won’t find anywhere else. If you already know you’d like to join,&nbsp;&nbsp;to choose from monthly or annual options. If you’d like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what’s included and how to get your free trial. During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to:  Recorded webinars with David Allen &amp; the certified coaches and trainers on a wide range of productivity topics GTD Getting Started &amp; Refresher Series to reinforce the fundamentals you may have learned in a GTD course, coaching, or book Extensive audio, video, and document library Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick David Allen’s exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world Lively members-only discussion forums sharing ideas, tips, and tricks  Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the&nbsp;Getting Things Done&nbsp;book.

Ep. 255: Project and Someday/Maybe Lists

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