GTD Mastery 100: Step 23

To read my complete journey to GTD Mastery see the main post. Step 23 to GTD Mastery is: I attend a weekly productivity group centered around the GTD methods. Image: Ted Patrick Or not…. The number of people I’ve talked to about GTD can be counted on two hands (not including the readers here at GearFire who I’m grateful for sticking around despite another vanishing act on my part). Edit: Feel free to join...

GTD Mastery 100: Step 15

To read my complete journey to GTD Mastery see the main post. Step 15 to GTD Mastery is: I have a paper file system which is fun and fast to use, perhaps using an automatic labeler. A couple of months ago, I put out a call for help to our readers for the creation of my paper file system. Many of the responses advocated a paperless system. After weighing my options, I chose the Fujitsu ScanSnap S510 scanner (Mac version...

GTD Mastery 100: Step 22

To read my complete journey to GTD Mastery see the main post. Step 22 to GTD Mastery is: My computer files are set up for maximum productivity. Above is a screenshot of all my files. Even with nearly 50,000 files spanning multiple computers, managing my digital data is painless. Organizing The first step is to establish a folder hierarchy. If you have multiple computers, I recommend using the same structure on each to...

GTD Mastery 100: Step 21

To read my complete journey to GTD Mastery see the main post. Step 21 to GTD Mastery is: I have a mobile office space set up, if needed. As a student, it is definitely needed. Utilizing the time inbetween classes, events, and extracurriculars is crucial. This alone can make or break your academic success. This semester I was fortunate enough to schedule my classes with no gaps. I like hard transitions during my day (e.g....

GTD Mastery 100: Step 20

To read my complete journey to GTD Mastery see the main post. Step 20 to GTD Mastery is: I have all the office supplies I need (p. 92) Page 92 in Getting Things Done refers to a list of tools for your work space. Paper-holding trays (at least three) A stack of plain letter-size paper A pen/pencil Post-its (3X3s) Paper clips Binder clips A stapler and staples Scotch tape Rubber bands An automatic labeler File folders A...

GTD Mastery 100: Step 19

To read my complete journey to GTD Mastery see the main post. Step 19 to GTD Mastery is: I have a dedicated physical office space set up. GTD Mastery 100 returns after a couple of weeks off. GearFire has added a few more writers to the team and I hope you are enjoying the fresh content. Above, you can see my office setup on display. It’s not terribly exciting, but it gets the job done. You can click on the image...