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Hi folks-
I wanted to get your take on what I've started doing with my GTD system.
When I first started using GTD, I was just trying to juggle too many balls at once. I had so many projects and actions in my lists that I had a very hard time deciding what to do next or what to focus on.
So, this is what I've done. I've imposed a limit on my projects and actions list. I won't allow myself to have more than 20 open projects going at once. This way I can stay focused on this small group of projects and see them through to the end (as opposed to bouncing back and forth between 100+ different projects, making some headway on all of them but never finishing things!).
I also have a list of "Emergency" projects and actions, where I will allow myself to write down new things that come up that absolutely cannot wait.
I have to say, that the results thus far have been *much* better for me. In the past I've just tried to do too much at once and haven't accomplished anything! Now I am getting things done and not stressing myself out with too much on my table.
Adapting the normal GTD system to force me do this more has helped a lot.
But, does anyone have feedback on doing things this way? Good idea, bad idea? Or any insights on the issue of trying to juggle too many things at once?
take care,
Matt
I wanted to get your take on what I've started doing with my GTD system.
When I first started using GTD, I was just trying to juggle too many balls at once. I had so many projects and actions in my lists that I had a very hard time deciding what to do next or what to focus on.
So, this is what I've done. I've imposed a limit on my projects and actions list. I won't allow myself to have more than 20 open projects going at once. This way I can stay focused on this small group of projects and see them through to the end (as opposed to bouncing back and forth between 100+ different projects, making some headway on all of them but never finishing things!).
I also have a list of "Emergency" projects and actions, where I will allow myself to write down new things that come up that absolutely cannot wait.
I have to say, that the results thus far have been *much* better for me. In the past I've just tried to do too much at once and haven't accomplished anything! Now I am getting things done and not stressing myself out with too much on my table.
Adapting the normal GTD system to force me do this more has helped a lot.
But, does anyone have feedback on doing things this way? Good idea, bad idea? Or any insights on the issue of trying to juggle too many things at once?
take care,
Matt