The Organized Brain GTD

[Dave Edwards]

Daniel Levitin was interviewed today on NPR's Diane Rehm Show about his book, "The Organized Brain". He has great things to say about GTD. I know the book has been out for some time...but I bought it today based on the interview. His research fits with what we are all seeking. You can listen to it at: http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2015-09-10/daniel-levitin-the-organized-mind

 

[GTD-Sweden]

Great tips - thank you for sharing! A lot of food for thought. Interesting distinction about "effective IQ" and "normal IQ". His point is that the effective IQ goes down when you are distracted.

And futher, that great work - like Beethoven writing the 5:th symphony - calls for undistracted deep work, in Levitins words the mind needs to be "quiet". That is not getting destracted from e-mail pings and checking your Twitter account while doing great work.

 

[Dave Edwards]

Great tips - thank you for sharing!

Now you can see why I quickly bought the book. Hope to start reading it this weekend.

BTW "GTD-Sweden", not sure where you are actually located but we spent several days in Stockholm this summer as we traveled through your part of the world. Stockholm has become our new favorite international city. The people were so friendly. So much to see. Beautiful. We had a great time. Cheers !!!

 

[GTD-Sweden]

I understand that now. Will get this book for my next ”credit” in my monthly subscription in Audible. It is 16 hours long so I am in for a treat.

Yes, I live in the centre of Stockholm and have done so for the whole of my life. At present we life in one of the largest functionalist architecture areas (from the thirties) in the northern parts of Europe. We have a great view and see about eight old church towers, for example. Great place for some reflexion and doing the WR

Stockholm is a great place to spend time and live in. I would be happy to meet all of you if you happen to be in Stockholm - and have some time to kill - then let´s go and get a ”"GTD-coffee"”.

 

[TesTeq]

BTW "GTD-Sweden", not sure where you are actually located but we spent several days in Stockholm this summer as we traveled through your part of the world.

Have you been in Poland? Warszawa? Kraków? Gdańsk? Poznań? Wrocław?

 

[Dave Edwards]

Have you been in Poland? Warszawa? Kraków? Gdańsk? Poznań? Wrocław?

Unfortunately, I've not been to Poland. Given that my heritage is 100% Polish, it is a trip that I would love to make someday.

 

[TesTeq]

Given that my heritage is 100% Polish, it is a trip that I would love to make someday.

Important Someday/Maybe Project, I suppose. ;-)

 

[Dave Edwards]

Important Someday/Maybe Project, I suppose. ;-)

Exactly!