GTD® VSG

GTD® Virtual Study Group

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Welcome to the GTD® Virtual Study Group! This is a twice-monthly live call that focuses in on productivity and Getting Things Done. We are a supportive global community dedicated to inspiring and empowering personal growth. We focus on general principles of productivity, how to become more successful in life, and the Getting Things Done®* task management methodology. Join our live calls on the second and fourth Thursdays every month at 4:00pm Eastern! Simply dial 1-857-216-6700, Pin 559525!*This podcast is not affiliated with, approved or endorsed by David Allen or the David Allen Company, whi...

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080: GTD and Kids 27.01.2012 52:47

Got kids? Know someone who teaches school or interacts with young folks? Listen into our conversation about how to help kids learn GTD for school and life. From the very small to college age, everybody can learn methods to help them get important things, like growing up, done. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

079: New Year, New Toys 14.01.2012 57:23

Happy New Year! As 2012 is getting underway, you may be playing with new toys that came your way over the holiday season. How do you make the most of that new iPad? Got a new smart phone? A Kindle? Some other gadget or goodie? In this call, we share the joy and talk about how to integrate new gadgets and tools into your GTD practice. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

078: End of the Year Celebration and Review 23.12.2011 52:16

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to gather and celebrate what we accomplished in 2011! We recap what we learned and our ah-hahs as well as talk about what to take forward in the New Year. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

077: GTD and Corporate Life 18.12.2011 47:42

Locked down, firewalled, hemmed in my “their” software? Yep, corporate life can really hamper your ability to create one system and practice GTD smoothly across all your areas of focus. In this session, we talk about how to make your practice flow across the barriers that come between you and blackbelt productivity. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

076: Holiday Planning 10.11.2011 59:02

It’s almost that time of year! The holiday crunch is on the way. Gift buying, travel, end of year projects, and parties. In this session, the Virtual Study Group explores all what it takes to get you through the holidays with joy to spare. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

075: Back to Basics: Weekly Review Revisited 27.10.2011 58:49

The Weekly Review. It's one of the big sticking points for lots of folks-and it's been a long time since we dedicated an episode to this important topic (like May 2010). Join us for lots of valuable advice from two of our Weekly Review champions: Barb and Ray. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

074: Back to Basics: Getting Started and Setting Up 13.10.2011 53:38

Remember Chapter 4 in Getting Things Done? That's where David Allen describes the initial set up process and the tools you need to gather. Whether you're a GTD old timer or a newbie, you'll enjoy this call. We talk about what our first set ups were like, how long it took us to really become fluent in GTD, and much more. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

073: Using Evernote to Create a Trusted System with Special Guest, Daniel Gold 24.09.2011 57:41

Tara returns as your host and welcomed Daniel Gold as our guest presenter. Daniel is an lawyer, productivity and gadget geek, and now, author of a brand new eBook on Evernote! He shared his system and considerable expertise with us-you're sure to learn something new about Evernote and practicing GTD from this episode. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

072: Back to Basics: Five Phases of Project Planning 07.09.2011 50:54

Our topic this week was Back to Basics: Five phases of project planning. This is Chapter 3 of Getting Things Done, for those of you scoring at home. Tara was on the road and Augusto kindly agreed to host. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

071: Back to Basics: Reviewing the The Five Phases of Workflow 12.08.2011 54:13

We've had a bunch of requests for discussions and reviews of Collect, Process, Organize, Review, Do and this seems like a great opportunity to do some Back to Basics sessions, following (more or less) the table of contents of Getting Things Done. (For those of you scoring at home, this would be Chapter 2.) Hope you can join us for this refresher course! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: h...

070: Airplane Rules, GTD-style 08.08.2011 56:24

Every air traveler has heard instructions like these: "Remember to put your own oxygen mask on before attempting to help others." In this episode, you'll join long-time participant, Augusto Pinaud, and the Virtual Study Group as they explore how to apply the airplane rules to everyday life. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

069: Putting the Wheels Back On 25.06.2011 55:12

After a disruption, an unexpected change, or anything that really derails your practice of GTD, how do you get the wheels back on? Join us and get some roadside assistance. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

068: Gearing Up for the Second Half of 2011 28.05.2011 53:38

Wow! The first half of 2011 is nearly over. In this episode, we talk about midyear review and summer planning. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

067: Making It All Work 17.05.2011 56:15

In this episode of the Virtual Study Group, longtime participant Ken Mattsson shares his insights and ah-hahs from attending David Allen's Making It All Work live seminar. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

066: Back to Basics: Setting Up and Maintaining a Trusted System 30.04.2011 55:26

A lot of people really struggle with all the moving parts of GTD. In this episode, the VSG talks about how to set up a system and get it running so you can really begin to reap the benefits of your GTD practice. If you're a newbie, you'll get lots of good advice! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

065: Special Edition! Interview with Jim Hopkinson, Author of The Salary Tutor 21.04.2011 28:00

One of the trickiest (and most critical) parts of getting a new job is the salary negotiation. Yet, the skills required are rarely taught. In this special edition interview, host Tara Rodden Robinson talks to Jim Hopkinson, author of Salary Tutor to give you the inside scoop on how to ask for what you're worth--and get it! Check out Jim's book on Amazon (affiliate link). Official GTD® Virtual Stud...

064: What Happens If You Get GTD Wrong? 17.04.2011 50:46

Is it possible to do GTD "wrong?" Are there any dangers of building a bad GTD practice? Listen in as the Virtual Study Group takes a look at ubiquitous capture, perfectionism, and getting stuck in tending the system instead of doing the actions. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

063: Using GTD to Implement New Behaviors 02.04.2011 54:56

Trying to instill a new habit? Acquire a new skill? Build your knowledge? In this episode, the VSG takes on using GTD to implement new behaviors. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

062: Back to Basics: Roles, Responsibilities, and Areas of Focus 11.03.2011 50:44

How do you use the 20K horizon of focus to get things done? We're back to basics in this episode. Listen as we talk about how to use 20K to set goals (30 and 40K), how 50K can help you define areas of focus, and how 20K can help you to make decisions when opportunities come your way. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

061: Mentoring GTD 11.02.2011 56:50

Who helped you learn GTD? Have you wanted to help people around you acquire GTD skills? In this episode, the Virtual Study Group share tips, success stories, and much more. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

060: Special Edition! Interview with Best Selling Author Dan Goldie 09.02.2011 20:33

In this special episode, learn about co-author of The Investment Answer, Dan Goldie. He talks about how writing this book with his best friend, the late Gordon Murray, changed his view on his "50K," how he handled the workflow of writing the book, and what it was like to tackle a significant and urgent project. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

059: Back to the Basics: Doing 29.01.2011 1:02:51

Having trouble getting to the actual doing part of your GTD? Then you're in luck-in this episode, the Virtual Study Group tackles how to actually get things done. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

058: Making and Keeping Lists 14.01.2011 58:12

Lists! In this first session of 2011, the Virtual Study Group talks about all things listing. What sorts of lists do you make? How do you use them? Get those lists actionable! A great session for anyone who has a lot of things or interests to keep up with. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

057: Paper-based GTD 09.12.2010 41:59

Thinking about going back to good old paper for your GTD system? In this episode, we talk about how some folks use paper to keep their lives and work running smoothly. This is our last podcast of 2010! Thanks again for your listenership--we are so grateful to be able to bring this podcast to you. Here's wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a very Happy New Year! To read the Lifehac...

056: Strategic Planning 11.11.2010 57:27

Is strategic planning only for businesses and organizations? Maybe not! In this episode, we discuss what strategic planning is and how you can apply it to your life. Creating vision for the future, setting goals, making plans-we cover it all. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com