GTD Fast - for energy.

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I am re-listening to the "GTD Fast” CDs.

If anyone was laboring under the illusion that GTD is somehow a “passive” or a “reactive” system, well then you need to listen to these CDs. They will blow away any notion of passivity you may have.

The book may leave some people thinking: “well, now I’ve got all my open loops neatly labelled/listed/NA’d, tickled etc; is that all there is?”, and it may lack the message – “Ok, you’ve got all that crap out of your head, now here is what you are REALLY capable of”.

The CDs make up for this and deliver a sense of potential in truckloads. They clearly convey the fact that most of us are caught up in a mighty river of ongoing change (commonly know as the office) and that there is no shortage of momentum available in an everyday business. With GTD you can tap into that momentum without having your head wrecked with overload.

The CDs are awash with the energy that the system promises to those who use it to free up their intelligence. If I start to quote them I will just end up transcribing the whole lot: he really has packed 20 years of experience in there.

For me it is a vital refresher.

Dave
 
well Nightingale-Conant says it is on backorder, so i might be waiting a while.

What's good about NC is that you can preview progams for 30 days FREE. (although almost all of those programs up there ain't my style...)

Also, they have a one year guarantee, which is pretty nutty.

Also they have a deal for first time customers (ask), and various discounts with their "club", etc,

They have some audio samples up there.

http://www.nightingale.com/tProducts_ProductDetail.asp?ProductIDN=22810&WCU=36D50F6155197F0B82AB7C46
 
Also, those audio samples of GTD Fast above, are about 20 minutes worth. Its good stuff.
 
Yes... the tips for integrating the various 'levels' of your life (from runway on up to 50,000 feet) are excellent.

He makes the point several times that the entire GTD methodology grew out of a necessity to clean up the runway (projects and next actions) so that clients could then begin to think with a clear mind about strategic goals.

One of my favorite slogans or mantras from GTDF that I think is extremely empowering is "Make it up... make it happen." For some reason, that just gets me going.
 
Your top Tips for 'Proactive' GTD?

I have not got the CDs - don't know if I can get them in the UK.... from what you've read , what are your top tips for 'proactive' GTD - as opposed to reactive, clearing up the debris...
 
These CDs / tapes are excellent.

Totally agree with what you say about taking GTD out of the passive into the energy zone.

I got mine here in the UK via NC's offices in Devon.

David's presentation has to rank up there with the 'persperational' speakers - but with real content. How does he make mundane tasks like labelling files sound exciting, meaningful and attractive?
 
I think he is just radiating GTD energy throughout – even though he talks for hours, there is not one single superfluous word. It’s a great example of just being focussed on the task at hand (delivering the seminar) and doing an excellent job.

He says that when you are in the “mind like water” zone, then all you have to do is the next thing, and then the next thing, with full energy and no stress. I guess everything feels good to do when you are there, and it shows in his delivery!

Dave
 
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