GTD Gems Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:10:17 -0400 https://gtdfocus.com/ en-us © 2026 © 2026 GTD Focus yes 8656676a-f6f6-5313-9451-36ce03a45034 GTD Focus episodic false Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Getting Things Done, this weekly series features Meg Edwards, a Certified GTD Coach Master Trainer with over 26 years of experience, reflecting on the enduring ideas from David Allen’s work. 

Drawing from Getting Things Done, Ready for Anything, and Making It All Work, each episode explores timeless GTD “gems” that invite reflection, insight, and renewed perspective.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Getting Things Done, GTD, David Allen, productivity, time management, personal productivity, workflow management, organization, focus, self management, productivity habits, GTD methodology GTD Focus https://storage.buzzsprout.com/c5zln67i1u1jr1z411ezs70p4juq?.jpg GTD Gems https://gtdfocus.com/ Meg Edwards How Many Times Have You Wished You Had a Checklist? How Many Times Have You Wished You Had a Checklist? GTD coach Meg Edwards shines a light on one of the most important 
steps in the weekly review — the checklists prompt — and why building 
even a few simple checklists can save you from repeated mistakes and 
forgotten details.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
👉 Why checklists keep getting pushed aside during the weekly review
👉 Where to store your checklists and how David Allen defines their purpose

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & The Weekly Review Checklist Prompt
01:03 Why Checklists Keep Getting Away From You
01:19 Real Life Checklist Examples
02:17 Where to Store Your Checklists
02:49 Wrap-Up & Your Invitation

▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp

🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.

💭 Reflection question: What's one checklist you've been meaning to 
create that keeps slipping through the cracks?

🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com
📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the 
U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours 
helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control 
to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to 
David Allen's YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #WeeklyReview

]]> GTD coach Meg Edwards shines a light on one of the most important 
steps in the weekly review — the checklists prompt — and why building 
even a few simple checklists can save you from repeated mistakes and 
forgotten details.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
👉 Why checklists keep getting pushed aside during the weekly review
👉 Where to store your checklists and how David Allen defines their purpose

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & The Weekly Review Checklist Prompt
01:03 Why Checklists Keep Getting Away From You
01:19 Real Life Checklist Examples
02:17 Where to Store Your Checklists
02:49 Wrap-Up & Your Invitation

▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp

🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.

💭 Reflection question: What's one checklist you've been meaning to 
create that keeps slipping through the cracks?

🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com
📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com

Follow Us on Social:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus

GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the 
U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours 
helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control 
to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to 
David Allen's YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #WeeklyReview

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-19420085 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 223 1 25 full false The GTD Project List Mistake That Creates More Work The GTD Project List Mistake That Creates More Work GTD coach Meg Edwards takes a fresh look at the GTD the project list and why ignoring your "secondary" projects might be creating the very fires you're constantly putting out. 

Featuring a reading from David Allen's  "Ready for Anything," chapter 7.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
👉 Why your B and C priority projects are quietly causing your biggest 
problems
👉 Why David Allen recommends a complete project list with no priority 
distinctions
👉 The one clean distinction that matters: projects vs. Someday/Maybe

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & A Fresh Look at Projects
00:54 The Danger of "Not As Important" Projects
02:06 Why a Complete Project List Matters
02:44 What Meg Sees in Coaching
03:38 Wrap-Up & Your Invitation

▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp

🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.

💭 Reflection question: How honest are you being with yourself about 
what's a real project and what's a Someday/Maybe?

🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com
📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the 
U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours 
helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control 
to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to 
David Allen's YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #Projects

]]> GTD coach Meg Edwards takes a fresh look at the GTD the project list and why ignoring your "secondary" projects might be creating the very fires you're constantly putting out. 

Featuring a reading from David Allen's  "Ready for Anything," chapter 7.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
👉 Why your B and C priority projects are quietly causing your biggest 
problems
👉 Why David Allen recommends a complete project list with no priority 
distinctions
👉 The one clean distinction that matters: projects vs. Someday/Maybe

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & A Fresh Look at Projects
00:54 The Danger of "Not As Important" Projects
02:06 Why a Complete Project List Matters
02:44 What Meg Sees in Coaching
03:38 Wrap-Up & Your Invitation

▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp

🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.

💭 Reflection question: How honest are you being with yourself about 
what's a real project and what's a Someday/Maybe?

🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com
📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com

Follow Us on Social:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus

GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the 
U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours 
helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control 
to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to 
David Allen's YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #Projects

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-19416692 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 268 1 24 full false The GTD Concept That Makes Unplanned Work Easier to Handle The GTD Concept That Makes Unplanned Work Easier to Handle GTD coach Meg Edwards unpacks one of David Allen's most powerful 
concepts, the threefold nature of work, and why understanding it 
can completely change how you experience your day.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
👉 The three types of work everyone does, and why most people only 
recognize one
👉 Accepting unplanned work as a part of life
👉 How naming your work in the moment can change your entire 
relationship with your day

David Allen's article on the Three-fold Nature of Work:
https://gettingthingsdone.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Threefold.pdf

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & The Threefold Nature of Work
01:16 Annie's Story
01:56 David Allen on "How to Get Real"
03:38 Why Naming Your Work Is a Game Changer
05:17 Wrap-Up & Staying in the Driver's Seat

▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp

🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.

💭 Reflection question: How much of your day is full of unplanned work and how does that change the way you think about your lists?

🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com
📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com

Follow Us on Social:
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💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus

GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the 
U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours 
helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control 
to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to 
David Allen's YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #GTDCoaching #Prioritization #TimeManagement

]]> GTD coach Meg Edwards unpacks one of David Allen's most powerful 
concepts, the threefold nature of work, and why understanding it 
can completely change how you experience your day.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
👉 The three types of work everyone does, and why most people only 
recognize one
👉 Accepting unplanned work as a part of life
👉 How naming your work in the moment can change your entire 
relationship with your day

David Allen's article on the Three-fold Nature of Work:
https://gettingthingsdone.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Threefold.pdf

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & The Threefold Nature of Work
01:16 Annie's Story
01:56 David Allen on "How to Get Real"
03:38 Why Naming Your Work Is a Game Changer
05:17 Wrap-Up & Staying in the Driver's Seat

▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp

🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.

💭 Reflection question: How much of your day is full of unplanned work and how does that change the way you think about your lists?

🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com
📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com

Follow Us on Social:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus

GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the 
U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours 
helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control 
to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to 
David Allen's YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #GTDCoaching #Prioritization #TimeManagement

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-19408931 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:00:00 -0400 339 1 23 full false The GTD Secret to Freedom With Structure The GTD Secret to Freedom With Structure GTD coach Meg Edwards explores how to have control without feeling 
constrained. Featuring a reading from David Allen's "Ready for 
Anything," chapter 3.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
👉 Why control doesn't have to mean restriction — and how to reframe it
👉 The two moves that give you both freedom and structure: concentration 
and cooperation
👉 What these two concepts look like in GTD coaching sessions

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & The Freedom vs. Structure Problem
00:52 David Allen: Control Without Being Constrained
01:19 Concentration & Cooperation Explained
03:02 What This Looks Like in Coaching
03:59 Wrap-Up & Reflection

▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp

🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.

💭 Reflection question: Where in your work do you need more 
concentration and where do you need more cooperation?

🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com
📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com

Follow Us on Social:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus

GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the 
U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours 
helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control 
to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to 
David Allen's YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #GTDCoaching

]]> GTD coach Meg Edwards explores how to have control without feeling 
constrained. Featuring a reading from David Allen's "Ready for 
Anything," chapter 3.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
👉 Why control doesn't have to mean restriction — and how to reframe it
👉 The two moves that give you both freedom and structure: concentration 
and cooperation
👉 What these two concepts look like in GTD coaching sessions

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & The Freedom vs. Structure Problem
00:52 David Allen: Control Without Being Constrained
01:19 Concentration & Cooperation Explained
03:02 What This Looks Like in Coaching
03:59 Wrap-Up & Reflection

▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp

🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.

💭 Reflection question: Where in your work do you need more 
concentration and where do you need more cooperation?

🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com
📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com

Follow Us on Social:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus

GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the 
U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours 
helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control 
to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to 
David Allen's YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #GTDCoaching

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-19350280 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 263 1 22 full false Why Getting Organized Isn't the Same as Getting Things Done Why Getting Organized Isn't the Same as Getting Things Done GTD coach Meg Edwards tackles one of the most common traps in 
productivity, spending so much time getting organized that you never 
actually get things done. 

Featuring a reading from David Allen's "Ready for Anything," chapter 41.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
👉 The difference between getting organized and actually getting things done
👉 Why micro-organizing everything is a trap, and what to do instead
👉 The one GTD step most people skip that makes all the difference

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & The Organizing Groupie Problem
00:40 David Allen: Are You an Organizing Groupie?
01:43 Why Over-Organizing Misses the Point
02:46 The Fix: Master Clarifying First
03:29 Wrap-Up & Paradigm Shift

▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x9DNZdMbfo&list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp

🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.

💭 Reflection question: Are you spending more time getting organized 
than actually getting things done?

🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com
📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com

Follow Us on Social:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus

GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the 
U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours 
helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control 
to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to 
David Allen's YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #Organization #TimeManagement

]]> GTD coach Meg Edwards tackles one of the most common traps in 
productivity, spending so much time getting organized that you never 
actually get things done. 

Featuring a reading from David Allen's "Ready for Anything," chapter 41.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
👉 The difference between getting organized and actually getting things done
👉 Why micro-organizing everything is a trap, and what to do instead
👉 The one GTD step most people skip that makes all the difference

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & The Organizing Groupie Problem
00:40 David Allen: Are You an Organizing Groupie?
01:43 Why Over-Organizing Misses the Point
02:46 The Fix: Master Clarifying First
03:29 Wrap-Up & Paradigm Shift

▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x9DNZdMbfo&list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp

🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.

💭 Reflection question: Are you spending more time getting organized 
than actually getting things done?

🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com
📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com

Follow Us on Social:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus

GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the 
U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours 
helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control 
to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to 
David Allen's YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #Organization #TimeManagement

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-19290622 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 241 1 21 full false Why Some People Get GTD (And Others Aren't Ready Yet) Why Some People Get GTD (And Others Aren't Ready Yet) GTD coach Meg Edwards takes a step back from the mechanics of Getting 
Things Done to explore the bigger question: why do some people take to 
GTD instantly while others never quite get it? 

Featuring a reading from David Allen's "Ready for Anything," chapter 50.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
👉 Why GTD attracted Meg when other productivity systems failed her
👉 The one common denominator among people who successfully implement GTD
👉 Why you shouldn't be discouraged if the people around you don't get it

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & What GTD Freedom Means to Meg
00:55 Why GTD Fits When Other Systems Don't
02:00 David Allen: Who Really Gets GTD?
03:00 The Common Denominator of GTD Success
06:35 Wrap-Up & Final Reflection

▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp

🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.

💭 Reflection question: What is it about GTD that keeps you coming back 
to it?

🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com
📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com

Follow Us on Social:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus

GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the 
U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours 
helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control 
to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to 
David Allen's YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #PersonalDevelopment

]]> GTD coach Meg Edwards takes a step back from the mechanics of Getting 
Things Done to explore the bigger question: why do some people take to 
GTD instantly while others never quite get it? 

Featuring a reading from David Allen's "Ready for Anything," chapter 50.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
👉 Why GTD attracted Meg when other productivity systems failed her
👉 The one common denominator among people who successfully implement GTD
👉 Why you shouldn't be discouraged if the people around you don't get it

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & What GTD Freedom Means to Meg
00:55 Why GTD Fits When Other Systems Don't
02:00 David Allen: Who Really Gets GTD?
03:00 The Common Denominator of GTD Success
06:35 Wrap-Up & Final Reflection

▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp

🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.

💭 Reflection question: What is it about GTD that keeps you coming back 
to it?

🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com
📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com

Follow Us on Social:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus

GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the 
U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours 
helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control 
to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to 
David Allen's YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #PersonalDevelopment

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-19272163 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400 444 1 20 full false What's Really Keeping You Up at Night? What's Really Keeping You Up at Night? GTD coach Meg Edwards introduces one of the most powerful concepts in 
the Getting Things Done methodology, Open Loops, and why capturing 
and clarifying them is the key to reducing stress and gaining focus.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
👉 What open loops are and why they pull at your attention
👉 How unmanaged commitments create stress, even when you don't feel stressed
👉 Two powerful questions to help you identify your own open loops

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & What Open Loops Are
00:47 David Allen on Open Loops
01:48 The Cost of Unmanaged Commitments
03:12 Questions to Find Your Open Loops
04:29 Wrap-Up & Resources

▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp

🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.

💭 Reflection question: What's one open loop that's been pulling at your 
attention that you haven't captured yet?

🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com
📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com

Follow Us on Social:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus

GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the 
U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours 
helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control 
to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to 
David Allen's YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #StressManagement

]]> GTD coach Meg Edwards introduces one of the most powerful concepts in 
the Getting Things Done methodology, Open Loops, and why capturing 
and clarifying them is the key to reducing stress and gaining focus.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
👉 What open loops are and why they pull at your attention
👉 How unmanaged commitments create stress, even when you don't feel stressed
👉 Two powerful questions to help you identify your own open loops

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & What Open Loops Are
00:47 David Allen on Open Loops
01:48 The Cost of Unmanaged Commitments
03:12 Questions to Find Your Open Loops
04:29 Wrap-Up & Resources

▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp

🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.

💭 Reflection question: What's one open loop that's been pulling at your 
attention that you haven't captured yet?

🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com
📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com

Follow Us on Social:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus

GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the 
U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours 
helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control 
to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to 
David Allen's YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #StressManagement

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-19272161 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400 288 1 19 full false How Much Snow Is on Your Runway? (GTD Reference Explained) How Much Snow Is on Your Runway? (GTD Reference Explained) GTD coach Meg Edwards breaks down the third and final "no side" tool in the GTD clarifying and organizing process — Reference — and why getting it clean and current can change your entire work environment. 

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
👉 Why reference has no psychological weight once you've decided it's not actionable
👉 How to think about your reference system as a personal library
👉 The runway analogy that captures what messy reference does to your productivity

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & What Is Reference
00:54 David Allen's Take on Reference
02:00 Meg's Reference System
03:40 The Runway Analogy
04:50 Wrap-Up & Resources

▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp

🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.

💭 Reflection question: How much "snow" do you have on your runway right now?

🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com
📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com

Follow Us on Social:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus

GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen's YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #Organization

]]> GTD coach Meg Edwards breaks down the third and final "no side" tool in the GTD clarifying and organizing process — Reference — and why getting it clean and current can change your entire work environment. 

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
👉 Why reference has no psychological weight once you've decided it's not actionable
👉 How to think about your reference system as a personal library
👉 The runway analogy that captures what messy reference does to your productivity

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & What Is Reference
00:54 David Allen's Take on Reference
02:00 Meg's Reference System
03:40 The Runway Analogy
04:50 Wrap-Up & Resources

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💭 Reflection question: How much "snow" do you have on your runway right now?

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#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #Organization

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-19179319 Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 311 1 18 full false Never Forget a Time-Sensitive Task Again Never Forget a Time-Sensitive Task Again GTD coach Meg Edwards explains what a Tickler file is, how it differs from the Someday/Maybe list, and why it's one of the most underused organizational tools in the GTD system.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: 
👉 The key difference between a Tickler and a Someday/Maybe list 
👉 How to set up both a physical and electronic Tickler 
👉 Real-life examples of what belongs in a Tickler

Timestamps: 
00:00 Intro & The "No Side" of GTD 
00:53 Tickler vs. Someday Maybe 
01:06 The Physical Tickler 
02:13 The Electronic Tickler 
04:38 Wrap-Up & Resources

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💭 Reflection question: What time-specific item have you been avoiding capturing that could go straight into a Tickler?

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen's YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #TimeManagement

]]> GTD coach Meg Edwards explains what a Tickler file is, how it differs from the Someday/Maybe list, and why it's one of the most underused organizational tools in the GTD system.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: 
👉 The key difference between a Tickler and a Someday/Maybe list 
👉 How to set up both a physical and electronic Tickler 
👉 Real-life examples of what belongs in a Tickler

Timestamps: 
00:00 Intro & The "No Side" of GTD 
00:53 Tickler vs. Someday Maybe 
01:06 The Physical Tickler 
02:13 The Electronic Tickler 
04:38 Wrap-Up & Resources

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💭 Reflection question: What time-specific item have you been avoiding capturing that could go straight into a Tickler?

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen's YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #TimeManagement

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-19179317 Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 -0400 361 1 17 full false The GTD Someday/Maybe List Explained The GTD Someday/Maybe List Explained GTD coach Meg Edwards provides an overview of the Someday/Maybe List and how it helps prevent everything you say yes to from becoming an immediate next action.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
 👉 Why the Someday/Maybe list is not a “graveyard” for ideas
 👉 Ways to organize your Someday/Maybe list
 👉 The “infinite possibilities” causes stress

Timestamps:
00:00 The Yes Side of Clarifying
00:39 The No Side of Clarifying
01:26 Book Passage
01:36 Breaking Up the Someday/Maybe List
03:39 Where Stress Comes From

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💭 Reflection question: What’s something you’ll move to your Someday/Maybe list?

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #ListManagement

]]> GTD coach Meg Edwards provides an overview of the Someday/Maybe List and how it helps prevent everything you say yes to from becoming an immediate next action.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
 👉 Why the Someday/Maybe list is not a “graveyard” for ideas
 👉 Ways to organize your Someday/Maybe list
 👉 The “infinite possibilities” causes stress

Timestamps:
00:00 The Yes Side of Clarifying
00:39 The No Side of Clarifying
01:26 Book Passage
01:36 Breaking Up the Someday/Maybe List
03:39 Where Stress Comes From

▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=GTDGems 

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💭 Reflection question: What’s something you’ll move to your Someday/Maybe list?

🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com
📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #ListManagement

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-19106428 Mon, 04 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 259 1 16 full false Where to Start With GTD When You Feel Overwhelmed Where to Start With GTD When You Feel Overwhelmed Feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start with GTD? If your system feels like there’s too much to do, even after years of practice, this simple reset can help you regain clarity quickly.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
 👉 Why starting with your current reality beats starting with priorities
 👉 How small, unfinished tasks create mental overwhelm

Timestamps:
00:00 Where do you start with GTD?
00:36 Making It All Work Passage
02:34 Client Story
04:10 Reflection

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💭 Reflection question: What’s true in your world right now?

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #Overwhelm

]]> Feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start with GTD? If your system feels like there’s too much to do, even after years of practice, this simple reset can help you regain clarity quickly.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
 👉 Why starting with your current reality beats starting with priorities
 👉 How small, unfinished tasks create mental overwhelm

Timestamps:
00:00 Where do you start with GTD?
00:36 Making It All Work Passage
02:34 Client Story
04:10 Reflection

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💭 Reflection question: What’s true in your world right now?

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For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #Overwhelm

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-19079957 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 322 1 15 full true Stop Procrastinating: Use the 2-Minute Rule Stop Procrastinating: Use the 2-Minute Rule The 2-Minute Rule is one of the simplest ways to stop procrastinating, and start building momentum immediately.

David Allen says: if something takes less than two minutes, do it now. This simple rule helps you find clarity, stay focused in fast-paced environments, rid yourself of unnecessary overwhelm.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 What the 2-Minute Rule is and how it works
👉 How small tasks create “drag” on your system
👉 Why immediate action beats organizing or delaying

Timestamps:
00:00 Meg introduction
00:30 The two minute rule
01:00 Be like Teflon

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💭 Reflection question: What’s one 2-minute task you’ve been putting off?

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #DavidAllen

]]> The 2-Minute Rule is one of the simplest ways to stop procrastinating, and start building momentum immediately.

David Allen says: if something takes less than two minutes, do it now. This simple rule helps you find clarity, stay focused in fast-paced environments, rid yourself of unnecessary overwhelm.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 What the 2-Minute Rule is and how it works
👉 How small tasks create “drag” on your system
👉 Why immediate action beats organizing or delaying

Timestamps:
00:00 Meg introduction
00:30 The two minute rule
01:00 Be like Teflon

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💭 Reflection question: What’s one 2-minute task you’ve been putting off?

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #DavidAllen

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-19010860 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 97 1 14 full false The Simple Productivity Rule: Create or Complete The Simple Productivity Rule: Create or Complete David Allen shares a powerful insight: everything you do falls into one of two categories, create or complete. 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 The difference between “creating” and “completing”
👉 Why finishing tasks often sparks new ideas
👉 A simple mental model to guide your next action

Timestamps:
00:00 Meg introduction
00:30 You're here to complete and create
01:49 Best practices for each

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💬 Comment below: Are you in “create” mode or “complete” mode right now?

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#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #DavidAllen

]]> David Allen shares a powerful insight: everything you do falls into one of two categories, create or complete. 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 The difference between “creating” and “completing”
👉 Why finishing tasks often sparks new ideas
👉 A simple mental model to guide your next action

Timestamps:
00:00 Meg introduction
00:30 You're here to complete and create
01:49 Best practices for each

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💬 Comment below: Are you in “create” mode or “complete” mode right now?

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #DavidAllen

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-19010778 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 150 1 14 full false Your Brain Is a Terrible Office (Here’s What Works) Your Brain Is a Terrible Office (Here’s What Works) Trying to keep everything in your head?

If you’re using your brain as a to-do list, this insight from David Allen may change how you work.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 Why your brain is a “crappy office” for managing tasks
👉 The hidden cost of trying to remember everything

Timestamps:
00:00 Meg introduction
00:47 Building an external brain
01:50 Your mind is sneaky
02:19 You are not your work


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💬 Comment below: What’s something you need to get out of your head?

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #DavidAllen

]]> Trying to keep everything in your head?

If you’re using your brain as a to-do list, this insight from David Allen may change how you work.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 Why your brain is a “crappy office” for managing tasks
👉 The hidden cost of trying to remember everything

Timestamps:
00:00 Meg introduction
00:47 Building an external brain
01:50 Your mind is sneaky
02:19 You are not your work


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For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #DavidAllen

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-19010772 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400 184 1 13 full false How to Make Your GTD Weekly Review Work for You How to Make Your GTD Weekly Review Work for You Are you finding it tough to stay consistent with your GTD Weekly Review?
Do you sometimes feel guilty for not doing it “the right way” as it’s written in the books?

In this episode of GTD Gems, GTD coach Meg Edwards shares how to make your GTD Weekly Review work for you through customization.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
 👉 Why the Weekly Review isn’t one-size-fits-all
 👉 How to “get off your back” and build a review habit that sticks
 👉 Simple ways to get clear, current, and back into a creative mindset

Timestamps:
00:00 Misconceptions about the Weekly Review
01:42 GTD book passage
02:27 Meg's gem of the week
04:27 Meg's recommended next steps

📄 Weekly Review Worksheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_3j3f-vPpAUkIQRfQ33LoL1zp7UQSayY/view?usp=sharing

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💬 Comment below: What’s the biggest challenge you face with your Weekly Review?

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #WeeklyReview

]]> Are you finding it tough to stay consistent with your GTD Weekly Review?
Do you sometimes feel guilty for not doing it “the right way” as it’s written in the books?

In this episode of GTD Gems, GTD coach Meg Edwards shares how to make your GTD Weekly Review work for you through customization.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
 👉 Why the Weekly Review isn’t one-size-fits-all
 👉 How to “get off your back” and build a review habit that sticks
 👉 Simple ways to get clear, current, and back into a creative mindset

Timestamps:
00:00 Misconceptions about the Weekly Review
01:42 GTD book passage
02:27 Meg's gem of the week
04:27 Meg's recommended next steps

📄 Weekly Review Worksheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_3j3f-vPpAUkIQRfQ33LoL1zp7UQSayY/view?usp=sharing

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🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.
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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #WeeklyReview

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-18910224 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 358 1 12 full false The Way to Handle Problems With Less Stress | GTD Gems The Way to Handle Problems With Less Stress | GTD Gems When is a problem actually a project?

In this episode of GTD Gems, GTD coach Meg Edwards explores how shifting your perspective from “problem” to “project” can dramatically reduce stress and create forward momentum.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

👉 Why every problem can be reframed as a project
👉 How identifying a successful outcome creates clarity
👉 How embracing friction can actually improve productivity

Timestamps:
00:00 Turning problems into projects
00:43 Passage from Getting Things Done
01:50 Meg's personal story on turning a problem into a project
02:52 Passage from Ready For Anything
04:03 We don't live in a frictionless world
05:44 Recap and reflection

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💬 Comment below: What’s one problem you could turn into a project with a next action?

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #Focus

]]> When is a problem actually a project?

In this episode of GTD Gems, GTD coach Meg Edwards explores how shifting your perspective from “problem” to “project” can dramatically reduce stress and create forward momentum.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

👉 Why every problem can be reframed as a project
👉 How identifying a successful outcome creates clarity
👉 How embracing friction can actually improve productivity

Timestamps:
00:00 Turning problems into projects
00:43 Passage from Getting Things Done
01:50 Meg's personal story on turning a problem into a project
02:52 Passage from Ready For Anything
04:03 We don't live in a frictionless world
05:44 Recap and reflection

▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=GTDGems 

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💬 Comment below: What’s one problem you could turn into a project with a next action?

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #Focus

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-18864711 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 393 1 11 full false Horizontal vs Vertical Focus (Why Some Projects Need More Thinking) Horizontal vs Vertical Focus (Why Some Projects Need More Thinking) Have you ever captured a project in your system… but it still stays on your mind? 🤔 The difference between horizontal focus and vertical focus may explain why some projects need more thinking before they feel under control.

In this episode of GTD Gems, GTD coach Meg Edwards explores how horizontal vs. vertical focus in GTD works, and when it’s time to use the Natural Planning Model to gain clarity and control over your projects.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 The difference between horizontal focus and vertical focus in GTD
👉 Why some projects only need a next action and others need deeper thinking

Timestamps:
00:00 Projects and the Natural Planning Model
01:10 Meg Reads from Chapter 3 of GTD Book
02:14 Horizontal and Vertical Focus Explained
04:11 Natural Planning Model Resources

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💬 Comment below: When have you needed more vertical focus on a project?

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #Focus

]]> Have you ever captured a project in your system… but it still stays on your mind? 🤔 The difference between horizontal focus and vertical focus may explain why some projects need more thinking before they feel under control.

In this episode of GTD Gems, GTD coach Meg Edwards explores how horizontal vs. vertical focus in GTD works, and when it’s time to use the Natural Planning Model to gain clarity and control over your projects.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 The difference between horizontal focus and vertical focus in GTD
👉 Why some projects only need a next action and others need deeper thinking

Timestamps:
00:00 Projects and the Natural Planning Model
01:10 Meg Reads from Chapter 3 of GTD Book
02:14 Horizontal and Vertical Focus Explained
04:11 Natural Planning Model Resources

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]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-18825597 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 346 1 10 full false The Difference Between Scanning and Clarifying The Difference Between Scanning and Clarifying Is checking your inbox the same as actually processing it?

In this episode of GTD Gems, GTD Coach Meg Edwards explains the difference between scanning and clarifying, and why emergency scanning your inbox isn’t the same as processing it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 When emergency scanning is helpful
👉 How to move through your inbox one item at a time
👉 The clarifying questions that reduce overwhelm

Timestamps:
00:00 Emergency scanning vs. clarifying and organizing
00:37 Meg reads from Chapter 6 of the GTD book
02:15 How this shows up in coaching
03:54 Recap and what’s next

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For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #EmailManagement

]]> Is checking your inbox the same as actually processing it?

In this episode of GTD Gems, GTD Coach Meg Edwards explains the difference between scanning and clarifying, and why emergency scanning your inbox isn’t the same as processing it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 When emergency scanning is helpful
👉 How to move through your inbox one item at a time
👉 The clarifying questions that reduce overwhelm

Timestamps:
00:00 Emergency scanning vs. clarifying and organizing
00:37 Meg reads from Chapter 6 of the GTD book
02:15 How this shows up in coaching
03:54 Recap and what’s next

▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=GTDGems
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💬 Comment below: Do you find yourself scanning or clarifying more often?

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#GettingThingsDone #Productivity #EmailManagement

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-18786987 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 321 1 9 full false Why Your GTD System Stops Working (And How to Fix It) Why Your GTD System Stops Working (And How to Fix It) Struggling to keep your GTD system working?

In this GTD Gems episode, Coach Meg Edwards explains how ‘hard edges’ in your system keep your lists and folders distinct, reduce overwhelm, and restore clarity.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
 👉 What “hard edges” mean in GTD and why they matter
 👉 How to clarify and organize your lists for maximum effectiveness
 👉 Real client examples of restoring GTD system clarity

Timestamps:
00:00 What are “hard edges” in GTD?
01:45 David Allen’s thoughts on organization
02:05 Client story on system breaking down
03:50 How this connects to the Weekly Review
04:36 Client story on labeling folders
05:22 Organization beats overwhelm
05:50 Recap and what’s next

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For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#gtd #gettingthingsdone #productivity

]]> Struggling to keep your GTD system working?

In this GTD Gems episode, Coach Meg Edwards explains how ‘hard edges’ in your system keep your lists and folders distinct, reduce overwhelm, and restore clarity.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
 👉 What “hard edges” mean in GTD and why they matter
 👉 How to clarify and organize your lists for maximum effectiveness
 👉 Real client examples of restoring GTD system clarity

Timestamps:
00:00 What are “hard edges” in GTD?
01:45 David Allen’s thoughts on organization
02:05 Client story on system breaking down
03:50 How this connects to the Weekly Review
04:36 Client story on labeling folders
05:22 Organization beats overwhelm
05:50 Recap and what’s next

▶️ GTD Gems Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp

📄 Grab the clarifying and organizing map featured:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fatWGka2jpCUsFb5zkc8dEK0_xi0N1yt/view?usp=sharing

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For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#gtd #gettingthingsdone #productivity

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-18749056 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 427 1 8 full false The GTD Capturing Trap Most People Fall For | GTD Gems The GTD Capturing Trap Most People Fall For | GTD Gems Struggling with what to capture in GTD?

In this episode of GTD Gems, GTD Coach Meg Edwards explains why you should capture everything that has your attention, even seemingly small or “unimportant” things, and how separating capturing from clarifying and organizing reduces overwhelm.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
 👉 The difference between capturing, clarifying, and organizing
 👉 How to stop censoring what you capture

Timestamps:
00:00 Why you censor what you capture
00:52 Why you should capture everything
02:38 Real capture examples (what this looks like)
04:10 Even GTD coaches have to practice capture

▶️ GTD Gems Playlist:
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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#gtd #gettingthingsdone #productivity

]]> Struggling with what to capture in GTD?

In this episode of GTD Gems, GTD Coach Meg Edwards explains why you should capture everything that has your attention, even seemingly small or “unimportant” things, and how separating capturing from clarifying and organizing reduces overwhelm.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
 👉 The difference between capturing, clarifying, and organizing
 👉 How to stop censoring what you capture

Timestamps:
00:00 Why you censor what you capture
00:52 Why you should capture everything
02:38 Real capture examples (what this looks like)
04:10 Even GTD coaches have to practice capture

▶️ GTD Gems Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp

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💬 Comment below: How often do you avoid capturing something because you don’t want to do it?

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen’s YouTube channel.

#gtd #gettingthingsdone #productivity

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-18721000 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 323 1 7 full false How to Say No With Integrity Using GTD How to Say No With Integrity Using GTD Struggling to say no without guilt?

In this episode of GTD Gems, GTD Coach Meg Edwards explains how a complete, regularly reviewed inventory helps you say no with integrity and say yes to what is most important.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 Why people say yes when they really want to say no
👉 How GTD helps you align your yeses and nos with your roles and responsibilities

Timestamps:
00:00 The GTD insight that changes everything
00:46 Why it’s so hard to say no
01:14 A real example of saying no with integrity
02:22 Why capturing is the foundation
03:03 What becomes possible with a full inventory

▶️ GTD Gems Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp
🎓GTD Strategy Program:
https://gtdfocus.com/strategy-course/

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💬 Comment below: What’s something you’ve struggled to say no to recently?

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours working with global leaders, scientists, engineers, creatives, and entrepreneurs, helping them bring clarity to their complex lives.

For more GTD resources, visit DavidCo.com or subscribe to @GTD.

#gettingthingsdone #timemanagement #productivitytips

]]> Struggling to say no without guilt?

In this episode of GTD Gems, GTD Coach Meg Edwards explains how a complete, regularly reviewed inventory helps you say no with integrity and say yes to what is most important.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 Why people say yes when they really want to say no
👉 How GTD helps you align your yeses and nos with your roles and responsibilities

Timestamps:
00:00 The GTD insight that changes everything
00:46 Why it’s so hard to say no
01:14 A real example of saying no with integrity
02:22 Why capturing is the foundation
03:03 What becomes possible with a full inventory

▶️ GTD Gems Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp
🎓GTD Strategy Program:
https://gtdfocus.com/strategy-course/

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💬 Comment below: What’s something you’ve struggled to say no to recently?

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For more GTD resources, visit DavidCo.com or subscribe to @GTD.

#gettingthingsdone #timemanagement #productivitytips

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-18697378 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:00:00 -0500 235 1 6 full false Why Your GTD Lists Repel You Why Your GTD Lists Repel You Your Next Actions list should motivate you to take action, not repel you.

In this episode, Meg Edwards explores a key insight from Getting Things Done, Chapter 12: when it comes to next actions, there is no neutral territory. Through real coaching conversations, she explains why even experienced GTD practitioners avoid their lists and how clearer next action thinking changes that.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 Why next actions either attract or repel you
👉 How unclear next actions create resistance and avoidance

Timestamps:
00:00 – Why even experienced GTD users still need coaching
00:48 – Why there are no neutral next actions
01:50 – How unclear or weak verbs affect your next actions
03:19 – A real example of this breakdown in practice
04:27 – The hidden reason your next actions list gets ignored
05:06 – What to adjust after watching this

▶️ GTD Gems Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp
▶️ Check out Meg's other video on Next Action thinking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpbpYP2bDsI
📄 Project and Next Action Verb Sheet:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E9krHpmXtg8kLiGJikc-Y0BLFXKUEpvI/view?usp=sharing

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💬 Comment below: Which next action on your list is repelling you, and why do you think that is?

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For more GTD resources, visit DavidCo.com or subscribe to @GTD.

#gettingthingsdone #nextactions #productivitytips

]]> Your Next Actions list should motivate you to take action, not repel you.

In this episode, Meg Edwards explores a key insight from Getting Things Done, Chapter 12: when it comes to next actions, there is no neutral territory. Through real coaching conversations, she explains why even experienced GTD practitioners avoid their lists and how clearer next action thinking changes that.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 Why next actions either attract or repel you
👉 How unclear next actions create resistance and avoidance

Timestamps:
00:00 – Why even experienced GTD users still need coaching
00:48 – Why there are no neutral next actions
01:50 – How unclear or weak verbs affect your next actions
03:19 – A real example of this breakdown in practice
04:27 – The hidden reason your next actions list gets ignored
05:06 – What to adjust after watching this

▶️ GTD Gems Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp
▶️ Check out Meg's other video on Next Action thinking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpbpYP2bDsI
📄 Project and Next Action Verb Sheet:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E9krHpmXtg8kLiGJikc-Y0BLFXKUEpvI/view?usp=sharing

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💬 Comment below: Which next action on your list is repelling you, and why do you think that is?

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For more GTD resources, visit DavidCo.com or subscribe to @GTD.

#gettingthingsdone #nextactions #productivitytips

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-18697362 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:00:00 -0500 356 1 5 full false Horizon 2 Explained: Areas of Focus & Responsibility Horizon 2 Explained: Areas of Focus & Responsibility Your Areas of Focus and Responsibilities are one of the most overlooked parts of GTD and may be the missing link behind unclear priorities and lingering stress.

In this episode, Meg walks through where Horizon 2 appears throughout the Getting Things Done book, how it functions as a trigger list, and why reviewing your roles and responsibilities often reveals which projects deserve your attention, especially after major life transitions.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
 👉 Why Horizon 2 clarifies priorities when nothing on your lists stands out
 👉 How to use Areas of Focus as a trigger list for projects and actions

Timestamps:
00:00 – Where Horizon 2 Shows Up
01:57 – Using Areas of Focus to Prioritize
02:49 – New Roles and Responsibilities Examples
04:12 – Areas of Focus Don't Get Checked Off
05:12 – How Meg Uses Horizon 2
06:21 – Parting Thoughts

▶️ GTD Gems Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp
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💬 Comment below: Which role or responsibility do you look to when you need clarity on what to work on next?

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours working with global leaders, scientists, engineers, creatives, and entrepreneurs—helping them bring clarity to their complex lives.

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#gettingthingsdone #higherhorizons #projectplanning

]]> Your Areas of Focus and Responsibilities are one of the most overlooked parts of GTD and may be the missing link behind unclear priorities and lingering stress.

In this episode, Meg walks through where Horizon 2 appears throughout the Getting Things Done book, how it functions as a trigger list, and why reviewing your roles and responsibilities often reveals which projects deserve your attention, especially after major life transitions.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
 👉 Why Horizon 2 clarifies priorities when nothing on your lists stands out
 👉 How to use Areas of Focus as a trigger list for projects and actions

Timestamps:
00:00 – Where Horizon 2 Shows Up
01:57 – Using Areas of Focus to Prioritize
02:49 – New Roles and Responsibilities Examples
04:12 – Areas of Focus Don't Get Checked Off
05:12 – How Meg Uses Horizon 2
06:21 – Parting Thoughts

▶️ GTD Gems Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp
🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.
💬 Comment below: Which role or responsibility do you look to when you need clarity on what to work on next?

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours working with global leaders, scientists, engineers, creatives, and entrepreneurs—helping them bring clarity to their complex lives.

For more GTD resources, visit DavidCo.com or subscribe to @GTD.

#gettingthingsdone #higherhorizons #projectplanning

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-18697348 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:00:00 -0500 412 1 4 full false Where's Your Space? Where's Your Space? The three-fold nature of work gives you language for what is already happening in your day so you can tell the difference between defined work, unplanned work, and defining work.

In this GTD Gems episode, Meg walks through the three types of work and explains why distinguishing between them creates clarity, focus, and space on your calendar for the unexpected.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 What the three-fold nature is and how to use it
👉 The importance of creating space in your calendar

David Allen’s Article on the Three-fold Nature of Work:
https://gettingthingsdone.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Threefold.pdf

Timestamps:
00:00 – Trouble Prioritizing
00:58 – Previous Episode Recap
01:45 – Three-fold Nature of Work
02:31 – Defined Work
02:57 – Unplanned Work
04:29 – Clarifying & Organizing Work
05:02 – Where Is Your Space?
06:56 – Recap

▶️ GTD Gems Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp
🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.
💬 Comment below: How much space do you leave in your calendar?

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours working with global leaders, scientists, engineers, creatives, and entrepreneurs—helping them bring clarity to their complex lives.

For more GTD resources, visit DavidCo.com or subscribe to @GTD.

#gettingthingsdone #threefoldnatureofwork #productivity

]]> The three-fold nature of work gives you language for what is already happening in your day so you can tell the difference between defined work, unplanned work, and defining work.

In this GTD Gems episode, Meg walks through the three types of work and explains why distinguishing between them creates clarity, focus, and space on your calendar for the unexpected.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 What the three-fold nature is and how to use it
👉 The importance of creating space in your calendar

David Allen’s Article on the Three-fold Nature of Work:
https://gettingthingsdone.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Threefold.pdf

Timestamps:
00:00 – Trouble Prioritizing
00:58 – Previous Episode Recap
01:45 – Three-fold Nature of Work
02:31 – Defined Work
02:57 – Unplanned Work
04:29 – Clarifying & Organizing Work
05:02 – Where Is Your Space?
06:56 – Recap

▶️ GTD Gems Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp
🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.
💬 Comment below: How much space do you leave in your calendar?

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours working with global leaders, scientists, engineers, creatives, and entrepreneurs—helping them bring clarity to their complex lives.

For more GTD resources, visit DavidCo.com or subscribe to @GTD.

#gettingthingsdone #threefoldnatureofwork #productivity

]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-18697259 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:00:00 -0500 451 1 3 full true The Big Secret About My Lists The Big Secret About My Lists GTD isn’t about rigid rules or doing everything “the right way.” In this episode, GTD coach Meg Edwards explores why your system exists in the first place: to create freedom, clarity, and space for the things that truly matter in your life.

Key Takeaways:
👉 The real purpose of lists, Weekly Reviews, and a trusted system
👉 Why flexibility and a “good enough” mindset matter more than perfection

Timestamps:
00:00 – Why GTD isn’t “all or nothing”
01:05 – The big secret about lists
02:30 – David Allen’s example
03:30 – Knowing your system is “good enough”
05:05 – Meg’s example
07:00 – Coaching client success story
07:44 – Takeaways and what’s next

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💬 Comment below: How has GTD helped you create more freedom?

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]]> GTD isn’t about rigid rules or doing everything “the right way.” In this episode, GTD coach Meg Edwards explores why your system exists in the first place: to create freedom, clarity, and space for the things that truly matter in your life.

Key Takeaways:
👉 The real purpose of lists, Weekly Reviews, and a trusted system
👉 Why flexibility and a “good enough” mindset matter more than perfection

Timestamps:
00:00 – Why GTD isn’t “all or nothing”
01:05 – The big secret about lists
02:30 – David Allen’s example
03:30 – Knowing your system is “good enough”
05:05 – Meg’s example
07:00 – Coaching client success story
07:44 – Takeaways and what’s next

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]]> GTD Focus Buzzsprout-18697222 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:00:00 -0500 519 1 2 full true Returning to the GTD Books Returning to the GTD Books Meg sets the stage for GTD Gems, a year-long series celebrating and reflecting on David Allen’s Getting Things Done books. 

Drawing on decades of coaching experience, she shares how she’ll explore chapters from Getting Things Done, Ready for Anything, and Making It All Work—focusing on reflection, relevance, and inspiration rather than implementation.

Key Takeaways:
👉 What the GTD Gems series is and who it’s for
👉 Why revisiting the GTD books still matters
👉 How Meg will reflect on and connect chapters across the books

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]]> Meg sets the stage for GTD Gems, a year-long series celebrating and reflecting on David Allen’s Getting Things Done books. 

Drawing on decades of coaching experience, she shares how she’ll explore chapters from Getting Things Done, Ready for Anything, and Making It All Work—focusing on reflection, relevance, and inspiration rather than implementation.

Key Takeaways:
👉 What the GTD Gems series is and who it’s for
👉 Why revisiting the GTD books still matters
👉 How Meg will reflect on and connect chapters across the books

▶️ GTD Gems Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp
🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.
💬 Comment below: Which book or chapter are you most excited to see covered?

🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: https://bit.ly/gtdfocus
📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com

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GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours working with global leaders, scientists, engineers, creatives, and entrepreneurs—helping them bring clarity to their complex lives.

For more GTD resources, visit DavidCo.com or subscribe to @GTD.

#GettingThingsDone #GTD #DavidAllen #Productivity #GTDGems

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