How would you deal with continuous professional development?

RomanS said:
As I understand GTD, the system only records stuff that I feel a commitment to. No habits etc. So if personal development is perceived as a commitment (open-ended), it represents an AOF that results in projects and next actions (otherwise not). You also don't have to include things in the system that are already a natural reminder, for example the "GTD" book on the table that I want to use to develop my personality: If I am in the right context (@home), it reminds me just as well as a list entry that there is a next step ("reading") open.

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On the technicality and purity of the system 100% right. It would be incorrect to place it in your lists.

However, I find it useful as otherwise I turn my tool into a workhorse system and I never take anytime for myself, so its a matter of prioritizing that for me and my own sanity.
 
ivanjay205 said:
I have evolved this on my end.... I have a "recharge" context and these types of items sit there such as Play Piano, Guitar, etc. That came from a coaching recommendation. They never get completed or checked off, just a list of options. And while you could say they should be areas of responsibility this gets them more in my face at ready times (weekly review) on top of the piano just sitting in my living room looking at me :)

But I also have a personal development skill development context and I am starting to think about allocating time to each context to plan out my week a bit more
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Nice
 
I am struggling with tracking reading (especially with my neurodivergence and fibromyalgia affecting my memory). I feel like reading the next page/ chapter etc is too obvious. How do folks track their learning through reading?
 
chrisstribbs said:
I am struggling with tracking reading (especially with my neurodivergence and fibromyalgia affecting my memory). I feel like reading the next page/ chapter etc is too obvious. How do folks track their learning through reading?
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I have a reading list that also appears during the weekly review. I only check off the book when the book is complete so I dont micromanage it but that weekly nod during my review prompts me to consider picking up my kindle a bit more
 
My current approach is:
  1. Get to a point where you feel FOMO
  2. Create a bunch of projects to keep up with everything
  3. Realise that nothing on that list is more important than what you are doing day to day
  4. Archive lists or defer to someday

It is like that most of the time.

To be fair, some stuff like reading articles or podcast land in a list with just that name. They get a „Read“ or „Listen“ tag respectively. Often I will pull up that lists during travels.
 
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ben_roth said:
My current approach is:
  1. Get to a point where you feel FOMO
  2. Create a bunch of projects to keep up with everything
  3. Realise that nothing on that list is more important that what you are doing day to day
  4. Archive lists or defer to someday

It is like that most of the time.

To be fair, some stuff like reading articles or podcast land in a list with just that name. They get a „Read“ or „Listen“ tag respectively. Often I will pull up that lists during travels.
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Thanks Ben, the very human nature of this made me laugh. I've also done something similar and then gave up with my list. A love of learning is in my top 5 character strengths too.
 
ben_roth said:
My current approach is:
  1. Get to a point where you feel FOMO
  2. Create a bunch of projects to keep up with everything
  3. Realise that nothing on that list is more important than what you are doing day to day
  4. Archive lists or defer to someday

It is like that most of the time.

To be fair, some stuff like reading articles or podcast land in a list with just that name. They get a „Read“ or „Listen“ tag respectively. Often I will pull up that lists during travels.
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The reality of this made me smile.
 
chrisstribbs said:
Hi everyone,
Hope this finds you well.
I work from home and rarely do any travel. I often used journey times for some of these things.
How would you deal with non-date-specific CPD? As well as date-specific things, such as the session at midday today, I also develop my various practices by reading and listening to podcasts.

What I am reflecting right now is that the day job becomes the priority and therefore I don't have much left for CPD . To do some, I tend to do this in my own time off I've rested et cetera.

I currently have a list of CPD that I want to do, most books are on my Kindle app for flexibility and a look at the list regularly in my weekly review.

For example, had a short-notice cancellation from a client and I am current with all my other commitments. I've then been able to focus on a 50-minute broadcast.

If familiar with the subject material, then I could listen to a recording in the background as I work, although that's not really putting attention on engaging with that learning…
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@chrisstribbs

On this end for all Areas-of-Focus

What needs Decreasing?

What needs Increasing?
 
That's interesting to reflect upon… I suspect continuous professional development/learning (which is in my top five strengths sadly) is the logical choice that must be decreased when balancing my health needs and a busy calendar.
 
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