summarizing what I took from the book "checklist manifesto" in appreciation of user @Wilson Ng

[TimBourne]

Hi @cfoley
Thank you for these kinds words ;-) It is absolutly that !

R

I work with a << kaizen >> approach.

means - incremental improvement over time?

You perfectly understood how I experiment and how I incorporated what i learned into my system.

R

I also learn a lot from you all. Reading your posts give me ideas and process i also incorporate into my system.

R

At last, I do the same in business. When i feel something good i do it immediatly if i can.

Im a user , had a thought - I'm not in a business - how can I start?

Sometime it it a deasaster sometime a great success. It is very difficult to understand how and why we make and like doing things. It is a discovery of ourselves. Sometime it can take a all life.

"
S

 

[cfoley]

right- is that the best way of doing things?

I think so.

 

[gtdstudente]

right do you have anything else to add about the videos?'

Yes . . . small experiments along the way . . . some become incorporated into one's system and some are set aside . . . all good for one's GTD system

 

[TimBourne]

I think so.

'but at the same time, my daily routine or schedule right now - is lacking
,I'm not doing the same actions as yourself , the daily process you go through right now" ,

S

 

[cfoley]

That's OK. Just pick something to start with, try it for a while, and then choose something new. You won't feel much progress in a week, but you'll see loads after a year.

 

[TimBourne]

That's OK. Just pick something to start with, try it for a while, and then choose something new. You won't feel much progress in a week, but you'll see loads after a year.

L

"I've been on this fourm website for a year or over right now - and I really feel like my personal mood hasn't been improved as much as I have liked implementing GTD says voice

-cos , this must be because of how
my daily processes are different from users from you SV "

 

[Oogiem]

Now, I have never met him in person but I can see from his posts on here that he is always experimenting. Sometimes he is trying some new software, sometimes trying paper instead, sometimes a new way of working. After each experiment, he reflects on what he learned and incorporates the best parts into his way of working.

I am sure that this experimenting is the key to him developing his skills. He didn't wait until he perfectly understood how to put together a system. He went ahead and tried it with incomplete information and understanding, found some benefits and some pain points and then ran some experiments to solve the pain points. If you were to ask him, I bet that he would say that he is still developing his understanding of productivity and GTD.

Absolutely!

I call it the Ready! Fire! Aim mode of operation and it's perfect for all sorts of things including GTD system development, Sof3tware development of rnew novel SW, and yes, shooting down aircraft in wartime,. After all that's why automatic machine guns have tracer bullets every so many rounds, so you can corect as you use it. An apt metaphor for much of Life IMO.

 

[Y_Lherieau]

right do you have anything else to add about the videos?'

As a GTD-certified trainer with experience across various GTD materials, I found this video to be a concise yet impactful overview of the methodology. Lozeron has really nailed the essence of GTD, especially with the analogy of an overwhelmed brain as a computer with too many open windows—a perfect visual for how our minds get bogged down.

The creator’s honesty about the challenges of maintaining a GTD system also resonated with me. One element I particularly appreciated was how the first vital habit, ‘Capturing,’ is represented. The ‘Inbasket’ labeled with ‘Process Later’ is a clever way to give viewers permission to create a backlog here, a concept that feels counterintuitive in Lean/Agile/Scrum circles, but essential to GTD. By the second habit, ‘Processing,’ we see the inbasket change to ‘Captured items,’ signaling that now is the time for focused attention—a nuanced shift that really helps clarify GTD’s flow.

However, I did notice some simplifications that might mislead GTD purists. In ‘Processing,’ for instance, I didn’t recognize the core questions—‘What is it?’ and ‘Is it actionable?’ Instead, the reference folder and someday/maybe list were shown a bit early, combining ‘Clarifying’ and ‘Organizing’ steps into a single ‘Processing’ habit. While simplifying for a general audience makes sense, it may not fully capture GTD’s true sequence, especially since ‘Processing’ was renamed ‘Clarifying’ in recent GTD materials.

At vital habit three, ‘Reviewing,’ the goal is described as ‘decluttering’ the system, which isn’t quite how it’s framed in GTD, though I love the relatable reminder of its importance. The Superman cruising at 10,000 feet is a great visual for reviewing what is actually the project list, and while it nods to the original horizons of focus metaphor, it blurs some distinctions between GTD’s different review types (weekly, focus area, goals, vision, and life purpose), each with unique intervals.

The reward of a chocolate bar for a completed weekly review was a nice personal touch, bringing in a practical tip to stay on track.

Overall, for an 8:51 animation, it’s a fantastic introduction for beginners, I think!

 

[TimBourne]

As a GTD-certified trainer with experience across various GTD materials, I found this video to be a concise yet impactful overview of the methodology.

R

Lozeron has really nailed the essence of GTD, especially with the analogy of an overwhelmed brain as a computer with too many open windows—a perfect visual for how our minds get bogged down.

"overwhelmed brain as a computer with too many open windows"

The creator’s honesty about the challenges of maintaining a GTD system also resonated with me.

Which were what?

One element I particularly appreciated was how the first vital habit, ‘Capturing,’ is represented.

How is it represented?

The ‘Inbasket’ labeled with ‘Process Later’ is a clever way to give viewers permission to create a backlog here, a concept that feels counterintuitive in Lean/Agile/Scrum circles, but essential to GTD.

This is something myself personally feel like am struggling with right now my process later or backlog , after writing with @FocusGuy about trying to make a new paper system?

By the second habit, ‘Processing,’ we see the inbasket change to ‘Captured items,’ signaling that now is the time for focused attention—a nuanced shift that really helps clarify GTD’s flow.

signaling or signalling (for myself in UK?)?

However, I did notice some simplifications that might mislead GTD purists.

R

In ‘Processing,’ for instance, I didn’t recognize the core questions—‘What is it?’ and ‘Is it actionable?’

In lorenzos video your saying?

Instead, the reference folder and someday/maybe list were shown a bit early

?

, combining ‘Clarifying’ and ‘Organizing’ steps into a single ‘Processing’ habit. While simplifying for a general audience makes sense

-I could be someone as trying to look for a simple GTD system"

, it may not fully capture GTD’s true sequence, especially since ‘Processing’ was renamed ‘Clarifying’ in recent GTD materials.

R

At vital habit three, ‘Reviewing,’ the goal is described as ‘decluttering’ the system, which isn’t quite how it’s framed in GTD, though I love the relatable reminder of its importance.

R

The Superman cruising at 10,000 feet is a great visual for reviewing what is actually the project list

What do you mean?

, and while it nods to the original horizons of focus metaphor, it blurs some distinctions between GTD’s different review types (weekly, focus area, goals, vision, and life purpose), each with unique intervals.

...

The reward of a chocolate bar for a completed weekly review was a nice personal touch, bringing in a practical tip to stay on track.

'I feel I have problem with my weekly review each week"

Overall, for an 8:51 animation, it’s a fantastic introduction for beginners, I think!

I am a beginner "

S

 

[TimBourne]

Absolutely!

I call it the Ready! Fire! Aim mode of operation and it's perfect for all sorts of things including GTD system development, Sof3tware development of rnew novel SW, and yes, shooting down aircraft in wartime,. After all that's why automatic machine guns have tracer bullets every so many rounds, so you can corect as you use it. An apt metaphor for much of Life IMO.

I scanned over your quote literally.

"so you can correct as you use it. An apt metaphor for much of Life IMO." in your post reply here - you were basically writing you agree with @cfoley previous reply.

STN?

P.S.
I am literally thinking - how come you weren't able to reply to the post I tagged you in latest in fourm with a picture? "

S

 

[TimBourne]

@TimBourne

Hi, Tim.

Nathan Lozeron of Productivity Game does reviews of productivity books, and his reviews are done with drawings. You mentioned once that drawing stimulates memory, so this might interest you.

Nathan Lozeron reviewed David Allen's updated edition of the GTD book. Here is a link to that video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aD8WG49PY4

Nathan Lozeron also reviewed The Checklist Manifesto by Dr. Atul Gawande. Here is a link to that video:

- YouTube

Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.

www.youtube.com

Here is another video with drawings about the GTD book by someone at Successful Design. I like this one, too.

- YouTube

Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.

www.youtube.com

I hope you enjoy these videos.

Warmly,

Emily

I left a comment on the third video


"Here is another video with drawings about the GTD book by someone at Successful Design. I like this one, too.

- YouTube

Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.

www.youtube.com

"


: "Imagine your walking back from walk, when realised you never called mike, no problem you think yourself, then when you do get home you get distracted by house chores, next morning think how did I forget. The reason is because "brain is for having ideas, not holding them" only when mind is clear - you can use your potential. This is when GTD comes into play. The GTD system is made into five simple steps. Where ever info comes from - need to capture it or externalize itStep number 2 GTD is processing, for every item, ask yourself if its actionable? Yes or no.Would take two minutes or less to complete, answer yes go do itIf no- add to action list, this is step 3.Item processing is not actionable, choices are discard or keep as reference, process information, need organize it.Step 3 organizeThis is where magic happensBased following 3 criteria, by project, by time or context.Action same project should be groupedBy time should go on Calendar?Also can group by context e.g. things calls or groceries.Need tweak to fit your needs.Thing keep in mind, what's is the next possible action- help you see things much better.Now organize items.Or deferred later - add to someday maybe list, done high five, organized.Next step 4 is review.With so many demands for attention every week review , month review short term goals, schedule regular reviews in reflection period, last step GTD engage.Project list, 7:21 capture it , decide if its actionable.Nothing to it, now are cool like a Buddhist zen master"

maybe @Y_Lherieau , @FocusGuy or @cfoley interested? '

 

[Y_Lherieau]

Which were what?

Maintaining all the GTD habits.

 

[Y_Lherieau]

How is it represented?

The ‘Inbasket’ labeled with ‘Process Later‘

 

[Y_Lherieau]

signaling or signalling (for myself in UK?

American English

 

[Y_Lherieau]

In lorenzos video your saying

Correct, as per your original query, I am debriefing on that specific video/animation.

 

[Y_Lherieau]

What do you mean?

The 10,000-foot view corresponds to the ‘Projects’ horizon of focus. David Allen updated the terminology in the latest edition of his GTD book. Initially, the GTD methodology used an analogy with flying altitudes to represent different horizons of focus When the author refers to Superman flying at the 10,000-foot view, that should mean reviewing the project list.

Earlier representation of horizons of focus:
- Runway (0 feet): Current actions
- 10,000 feet: Projects
- 20,000 feet: Areas of focus and responsibilities
- 30,000 feet: One- to two-year goals
- 40,000 feet: Three- to five-year vision
- 50,000 feet: Life purpose and principles

Newest terminology:
- Ground: Current actions
- Horizon 1: Projects
- Horizon 2: Areas of focus and accountability
- Horizon 3: Goals and objectives (1-2 years)
- Horizon 4: Vision (3-5 years)
- Horizon 5: Purpose and principles

 

[Y_Lherieau]

, it blurs some distinctions between GTD’s different review types (weekly, focus area, goals, vision, and life purpose), each with unique..

The author mentions checking his 3- to 5-year vision during his weekly review at 3 p.m. every Friday. However, the GTD weekly review does not require reviewing long-term vision every week.
The GTD weekly review includes three main headers as per below (details of each step under each header his documented in the book and available as a download from this forum (Weekly review checklist).

1 Get Clear
2 Get Current
3 Get Creative

 

[gtdstudente]

The author mentions checking his 3- to 5-year vision during his weekly review at 3 p.m. every Friday. However, the GTD weekly review does not require reviewing long-term vision every week.
The GTD weekly review includes three main headers as per below (details of each step under each header his documented in the book and available as a download from this forum (Weekly review checklist).

1 Get Clear
2 Get Current
3 Get Creative

@Y_Lherieau

Another GTDer who is going to have a great weekend via a Friday Weekly Review for having prepared for the coming week . . . nice . . . very GTD good . . . who needs world-class when one can be GTD classy ?

 

[TimBourne]

The ‘Inbasket’ labeled with ‘Process Later‘

'this is something which I need to improve on

'- I put a paper in my bin that "tidy room

my room is a mess for example

SV

 

[TimBourne]

The 10,000-foot view corresponds to the ‘Projects’ horizon of focus

I've herd of that before from john F ?

. David Allen updated the terminology in the latest edition of his GTD book.

right - thats what I have ?

Initially, the GTD methodology used an analogy with flying altitudes to represent different horizons of focus

flying altitudes?

When the author refers to Superman flying at the 10,000-foot view, that should mean reviewing the project list.

?

Earlier representation of horizons of focus:
- Runway (0 feet): Current actions
- 10,000 feet: Projects
- 20,000 feet: Areas of focus and responsibilities
- 30,000 feet: One- to two-year goals
- 40,000 feet: Three- to five-year vision
- 50,000 feet: Life purpose and principles

Newest terminology:
- Ground: Current actions
- Horizon 1: Projects
- Horizon 2: Areas of focus and accountability
- Horizon 3: Goals and objectives (1-2 years)
- Horizon 4: Vision (3-5 years)
- Horizon 5: Purpose and principles

Im not sure where you got the above?

I scanned over your posts up to this one - I
should I presume you just gave correct answers to my previous writing ( of my - the voice in my head? SV

is this first time i've herd of 10 000 foot view?

STN"