GTD Virtual Study Group
By noreply@blogger.com (Tara Rodden Robinson)
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Podcast Description
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets by phone on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month at 4 pm Eastern. Anyone can join the calls--simply email the podcast owner and request an invitation to our group.
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Media Consumption and GTD | We're living-in-the-future where the combination of portable computers (smartphones, tablets, etc.), digitization of media and the Internet as a delivery mechanism means that we have an unprecedented access to a variety of media (books, audiobooks, articles, podcasts, movies, TV shows). The ability to record & store media effectively means that we can time-shift media that was formerly broadcast and consume it in our own schedule. So, amidst the myriad possibilities, how do you decide what to pay attention to? How do you keep track? Listen to our discussion by downloading the podcast here. Websites mentioned in the podcast: Feederler Pro: http://itunes.apple.com/app/feeddler-rss-reader-for-ipad/id364873582?mt=8 Effects of Media Multitasking on the Brain http://tararobinson.com/blog/2011/06/brains-on-fire-media-multitasking-is-destroying-your-focus.html | 5/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Special Guest: Lindsey Holmes | In this episode, we welcomed special guest, Lindsey C. Holmes. Recently named Evernote's new Small Business Ambassador, Lindsey is a passionate GTDer. She'll gave us us the inside scoop on how folks in small biz can use GTD, shared her expertise with Evernote, and much more. Download the podcast here. Lindsey's speaking guide with URLs mentioned in the call: http://lch.bz/K2M6mK Evernote Small Business Forum- http://discussion.evernote.com/forum/112-small-business/ Qloudster.com - To request Beta Test | 5/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Getting to Inbox Zero | 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. :) Download the podcast here. Websites mentioned in this episode: Clear Context http://www.clearcontext.com/ The Secret Weapon http://www.thesecretweapon.org/ Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts http://support.google.com/mail/bin/answer.py?hl=en&ctx=mail&answer=6594 SaneBox http://www.sanebox.com/ | 4/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Seeking Self-Employment Using GTD with special guest, Tracy Brisson | The Virtual Study Group welcomed guest presenter, Tracy Brisson (http://www.opportunitiesproject.com/). Tracy gave us the inside scoop on how to harness the power of GTD to move toward starting your own business and/or becoming self-employed. Download the podcast here. | 4/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Back to the Basics: Prioritizing and Doing | Our popular series, Back to the Basics, returns! In this session, we talk about that all important and often really tough “Doing.” To prioritize or not to prioritize? Work in contexts? How do you get to the doing that really gets things done? Download the podcast here. | 3/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Special Guest, Cal Newport | In this episode, we welcomed Study Hacks author and blogger, Cal Newport (www.calnewport.com). We talked about motivation, practice, difficulty, and acquiring rare and valuable skills. A must listen! Download the podcast here. | 2/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fixed Schedule Productivity | Tara shared her mashup of new processes that she's taken from Cal Newport's popular blog, Study Hacks. You'll learn about Fixed Schedule Productivity and how a new set of GTD contexts has changed how she gets things done. Join the conversation and learn some new methods! Download the podcast here. Blog posts and other links mentioned during the call: Tara's mind map of the entire "mashup" of methods: http://www.biggerplate.com/mindmaps/LzM3CjVJ/fixed-schedule-productivity Susan Falcone writes about her experiments in Self Compassion here: http://www.poweringpossible.com/blog/the-surprising-results-of-my-year-long-practice-in-self-compassion/ Fixed Schedule Productivity: http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/02/15/fixed-schedule-productivity-how-i-accomplish-a-large-amount-of-work-in-a-small-number-of-work-hours/ The Productivity Purge: http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/10/10/the-einstein-principle-accomplish-more-by-doing-less/ Completion Centric Planning by Cal Newport: http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/10/18/the-art-of-the-finish-how-to-go-from-busy-to-accomplished/ Tara's blog post about burnout and putting together her new system: http://tararobinson.com/blog/2012/01/getting-off-the-rats-wheel.html | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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GTD & Kids | 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. Download the podcast here | 1/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Year, New Toys | 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. Download the podcast here. Here are some of the tools and resources shared on the call FitBit: http://fitbit.com Origami Workstation: http://www.amazon.com/Incase-Origami-Workstation-iPad-Black/dp/B004X355Y6 Gretchen's blog http://search4balance.com/wordpress/ Dan Stratton's styluses http://www.dwstratton.com/estore/#ecwid:category=1865005&mode=category&offset=0&sort=normal Tricking-out Your OmniFocus Perspectives :: http://vimeo.com/19764661 David Sparks video series: http://www.omnigroup.com/products/omnifocus/videos/ (see advanced tab for perspectives) McSparky on Omnifocus Perspectives: http://www.macsparky.com/blog/2010/7/13/using-omnifocus-perspectives.html DayOne: http://dayoneapp.com/ WritePad Pro http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/writepad-pro/id318521158?mt=8 | 1/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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End of the Year Celebration and Review | 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. Download the podcast here. | 12/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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GTD and Corporate Life | 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. Download the podcast here. | 12/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Holiday Planning | 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 allwhat it takes to get you through the holidays with joy to spare. Download the podcast here. | 11/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Back to Basics: Weekly Review Revisited | 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. Download the podcast here. | 10/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Back to Basics: Getting Started and Setting Up | 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. Download the podcast here. | 10/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Using Evernote to create a trusted system with special guest, Daniel Gold | 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. Download the recording here. | 9/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Back to Basics: Five Phases of Project Planning | 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. Download the podcast here. | 9/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Back to Basics: Reviewing the The Five Phases of Workflow | 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! Download the podcast here. | 8/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Airplane Rules, GTD-style | 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. Download the file here. | 8/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Putting the Wheels Back On | 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. Download the podcast here. | 6/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gearing Up for the Second Half of 2011 | Wow! The first half of 2011 is nearly over. In this episode, we talk about midyear review and summer planning. Download the episode here. | 5/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Making It All Work | 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. Download the podcast here. | 5/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Back to Basics: Setting Up and Maintaining a Trusted System | 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! Download the podcast here. | 4/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Special edition! Interview with Jim Hopkinson, author of The Salary Tutor | 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! Download the podcast here and check out Jim's book on Amazon (affiliate link). | 4/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What happens if you get GTD wrong? | 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. Download the episode here. | 4/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Using GTD to Implement New Behaviors | 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. Download the podcast here. | 4/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 25 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Very Useful Resource
I love the conversational format of this podcast. Tara keeps things moving and on target with her professional, relaxed tone. Many members have been doing GTD for a long while and they share their successes as well as their struggles. Listening gives me the confidence to power through my failings and keep improving my own GTD skills. This is a must have for anyone implementing David Allen's methology.
Excellent learning place
I have been able to enjoy and learn from this podcast, I have found friends, and many learning tips and tricks. I personally recommend this podcast as part of your growth curriculum...
Back to the basics is great stuff
This podcast explores the world of productivity from a GTD standpoint. It links in with other disciplines to see how it can enhance your GTD eco-system. The Back to the Basics episodes are a great refresher for the GTD disciple.
Topics involve tackling inboxes, exploring goals, managing projects, and a wide variety of subjects that will help us master our lives. Thanks for a great podcast.
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