Organizing: Setting up action reminders

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Tom.9

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I normally use Outlook for GTD. My action reminders are in the OL Tasks.

Now, I thougt, maybe I could print out a context-based list (like "@home" "@town") for having a quicker overview of my options.

Question:
Do all the action reminders have to be in the SAME system (like Outlook)?
[I don´t find a clue in the GTD-book]
 
As long as you remember where you keep all your lists you can have them anywhere. I guess the main reason people tend to use the same app for all (or most) of their stuff is that it is often simpler - but this will also depend on the tools you use. For example, some people might find that Agenda items are best kept in the calendar notes for the respective appointment; whereas others prefer to have them in their general action lists. There are pros and cons with everything, and it depends a lot on the tools you use.
 
Tom.9 said:
Do all the action reminders have to be in the SAME system (like Outlook)?
[I don´t find a clue in the GTD-book]
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As Folke has brilliantly explained you have to decide what kind of lists are most obvious for you. One system is easier to manage than two or more, so many people use cloud-based solutions like Nozbe to have everything safely stored in one place but accessible in most convenient places and forms (desktop, laptop, tablet, mobile phone and even smartwatch or paper print-out).

It was a great David Allen's idea to not include strict implementation rules in his book.
 
Hi Tom, I agree with Tes Teq in that the strength of David Allen's original book lies in that it doesn't impose strict implementation rules on anyone. At the same time, the David Allen company offers excellent webinars through its GTD Connect service, to which I subscribe, about how best to integrate GTD into a specific program such as Outlook.

GTD connect offers a free two-week trial. Giving it a try might be worth your time if you're serious about using GTD and it sounds like you are.

http://gtdconnect.com

Thanks!
 
I see more and more people these days using something more ubiquitous like Evernote for lists they need out and about--especially Outlook users who are required to use Outlook at work, but they need access to some of the data away from work (like@home, @errands, @spouse lists.) So it sounds like you're on the right track with your thinking!
 
Thanks for the topic. I'm wrestling with the same topic today. I prefer Things for projects because I can get detailed with it, but I like Reminders for next actions because it's so simple and easy to use on the fly. Glad to know this is allowed. :)
 
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