085: Getting to Inbox Zero

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085: Getting to Inbox Zero

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Apr 30, 2012

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Love it or hate it, we're pretty much stuck with email. And inbox zero is touted as nirvana. But like unicorns, some doubt that inbox zero exists. Join us for a conversation about how to get your inbox under control and finally befriend that elusive unicorn.
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Apr 30, 2012

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010: GTD and Famlies with special guest, Matthew Cornell: My apologies for the delay in uploading this podcast! This is the June 12 meeting of the group. Sadly, the recording for the June 26 discussion of David Allen's In Conversation interview with Dean Acheson was lost. In this episode, listen as guest... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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009: GTD on the go: Travel can really disrupt your ability to be productive. So how do those road warriors get stuff done? Listen to this episode to hear the secrets of a real uber-road warrior. Phenomenal! Download the podcast here. The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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003: Horizons of Focus: In this episode, the group discusses the horizons of focus. How can you link up your big picture goals to what's going on down at the runway? Listen to what some of these GTDers have to say. Download the podcast here. The GTD Virtual Study Group meets... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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020: Making It All Work: the review: David Allen's new book, Making It All Work, hit the stores in late December. In this episode, the group shares their thoughts on the book and what new insights they've gleaned from this latest addition to the GTD bookshelf. Download the podcast here.... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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006: GTD Roundup: Weekly Reviews, Contexts, & Waiting-For: My apologies for the confusion surrounding our meeting on April 10. The bridgeline was wonky and I've been slow in getting the podcast posted. Sorry! To those who persevered and attended, deepest thanks!!! We had a great discussion once all the dust... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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002: GTD Natural Planning Model: In this episode, Brian Darnell reviews the natural planning model for GTD. The model consists of five phases: defining purpose & principles (the why), envisioning the outcome, brainstorming, organizing, and identifying next actions. You can... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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027: Someday/Maybe & Never Again: In this episode, you can hear how we use someday/maybe to manage aspirations and goals. Get insights into the nature of "not-doing" from Augusto, as well as harness GTD to learn from your mistakes.Download the podcast here.The post Someday/Maybe &... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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004: What Goes Into Your GTD System?: 3/13/08: We discussed what goes into people's systems including how folks capture and access projects and next actions. Lots of tools and tricks mentioned in this great conversation. Download the podcast here. The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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018: Special Guest: David Allen: Happy Holidays! In this special episode, we enjoyed David Allen as our guest. David gave us an update on the growth of GTD as well as answered lots of questions. Download the podcast here. The Study Group is off for the holidays and will be back in... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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025: The Rematch: Overload and Overwhelm Smackdown II: Once wasn't enough! In this episode, we take on overload and overwhelm in a smackdown rematch. New perspectives on how overload can focus your efforts, dealing with crises, and keeping up when sheep happen (you gotta listen to get the joke). A... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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017: Someday/Maybe: Lots of us keep someday/maybe lists but perhaps don't use those as effective tools. In this discussion, you can hear how some folks use someday/maybe to achieve goals and move next-actions forward faster. Download the podcast here. Our next meeting... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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005: Weekly Review: 3/27/08 David Allen refers to it as the critical success factor. But lots of folks have allergies to doing their weekly review. Check out our discussion of what goes into developing a regular weekly review habit. Download the podcast here. The GTD Virtual by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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001: GTD and the Martial Arts 1/24/08: In this session, GTD Virtual Study Group explored GTD and the martial arts with special guests, Brian Darnell and Sensei Kendra. Download or listen to the podcast here. You may subscribe to this feed using iTunes. Simply paste this URL:... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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029: Mindmapping revisited: By request, we revisit mindmapping this week. In this episode, hear host & facilitator Tara Rodden Robinson give a guided tour to how she uses mindmaps to organize projects, brainstorm, stay on track, and much more.Download the podcast hereThe... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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022: Going Beyond GTD with MindManager: Welcome to another great episode of the GTD Virtual Study Group. In this episode, you'll hear Michael Deutch whose entire job consists of doing fun things with mindmapping. Michael is Mindjet's chief evangelist and is an avid GTD-er. He talked to us... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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024: Overload versus Overwhelm Smackdown: Drinking from the firehose? In this episode, the GTD Virtual Study Group takes on overwhelm versus overload in a GTD smackdown. Want to know how we cope with everything that we have coming at us? Listen in and find out. Download the podcast here. A... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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007: GTD & Procrastination: In this discussion, we talked about procrastination. Procrastination shows up in a variety of ways from resistance to projects we wish we hadn't taken on to following shiny objects to big-time overwhelm. We discussed ways to overcome and outwit... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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028: Special Guest: Ken Case of OmniGroup: In this episode, hear special guest, Ken Case, CEO of OmniGroup the makers of OmniFocus. (You can learn more about Ken here: http://www.omnigroup.com/company/people/>) Ken introduced us to all the features of OmniFocus and answered burning... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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014: Office 2.0 and Enleiten: Frequent Study Group contributor, Doreen Hartzell, joins us to recap the recent Office 2.0 conference. You can hear a summary of the key points from David Allen's keynote, as well as Doreen's insights from her panel discussion. Doreen also shares a... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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041: Coping with the Information Tsunami: Inundated with information? Drowning under the tidal wave of newsfeeds, Twitter, Facebook, and more? In this episode, the VSG discusses the flow of information: where it comes from and what to do with it.Download the podcast here.The post Coping with... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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015: Mindmapping and GTD: Mind mapping can be a powerful tool to organize your thinking. Taking this process to a powerful new level, listen as group member Reed Shell takes us on a guided tour of his mind maps and his world. Download the podcast here. Our next meeting will be... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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046: Doing More Great Work with Michael Bungay Stanier: Doing More Great Work with Michael Bungay StanierAuthor Michael Bungay Stanier joins the conversation to talk about what it means to do great work-work with purpose, meaning, and joy. Excellent ideas for getting in touch with your 50K horizon of focus... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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021: Using Outlook’s inbox to manage tasks: In this episode, you can learn how presenter Jim McCullen manages tasks as well as email using Outlook's inbox. If you'd like to have a copy of the accompanying PowerPoint, please request it via email by clicking here. Download the podcast here. Our... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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031: GTD Virtual Study Group Turns Two!: We're turning two! The Virtual Study Group celebrates its second anniversary with a lively discussion about what makes the group work, our favorite past episodes, and lots of ideas and topics to consider for the coming year. Help yourself to a big... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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042: Utilizing GTD in Career Development: Stuck in a dead end job? Laid off? Maybe just want new horizons and challenges? No matter where you are in your career, this call will give you some food for thought. Ken Mattsson (www.resonare.com; twitter.com/kenmattsson), career and professional... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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012: Plate spinning with GTD: Keeping all your projects going at once is a lot like plate spinning. To maintain any sort of momentum, there’s got to be some energy inputs by you or someone else. If you stop paying attention, the project wobbles and eventually grinds to a halt.... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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026: Perspective and Control: David Allen calls it "captain and commander," a state of perspective and control nirvana that allows you to have mind like water. But how do you get there? In this episode, we talk about capture, weekly review, and the other GTD skills that are needed... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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008: Working with nonGTD’ers: Those of us who are into GTD are often in the minority (if not alone entirely) in our homes, workplaces, and elsewhere. How do you cope with folks who don't, or won't, GTD? Listen to the discussion and suggestions for getting others on board, or... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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016: Using Contexts to Increase Your Focus: In this episode, frequent contributer Augusto Pinaud shares the secrets of working in contexts. Learn how to fine tune your focus and get tons more accomplished from the contexts blackbelt! Download the podcast here. Our next meeting will be on... by GTD® Virtual Study Group
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