Great to see another fellow Indian’s comment. Where in Mumbai are you based?

Glad you like the posts on GTDTimes. It’s the official blog that endorsed by the David Allen Company so you’ll always find quality content posted here.

I agree that GTD is indeed about self-realization and to know what you want in life. But that’s just one leg of GTD – ie to gain Perspective. But how can you do that when you’ve got hundreds of emails in your inbox, your desk has paper all over from reports/tasks that are due and your boss/customer/wife is calling you on your cell phone demanding your attention, right now. In other words how do you get Control of your everyday situation so then you can see clearly where you currently are and where you want to be. To get Control of your situation, is the other great part of GTD.

I’ve listed a 5 step process to begin learning about GTD here. Hope this helps!

Arif, great read (I am a official subscriber to your RSS now )! I think GTD is all about self-realization and knowing what you want and don’t want in life/business etc. Its only then you can make an informed decision, prioritize and get things done everyday.
Personally, as an entrepreneur I prefer to make a monthly plan, then break it up into weeks. Then take 1 or 2 things everyday and tackle them rather than trying to do everything in one shot. Leaving some free time for emergencies or other non-sense stuff is also a good idea.

Adiyta, I like the idea of nothing time – where you just think and reflect. I use yoga and a 15 min. meditation to achieve this balance before getting to work.

Thanks for your comment. Yes, “notice your time, notice your passion, follow where these two intersect”, a quote from “page after page” by Heather Sellers is one that made me reflect deeply for a moment.

Thanks for the tip to schedule 15 minutes break everyday to observe one’s passion. Will see if I can schedule that in. However do try listing out your Horizons of Focus, as David Allen Suggests too. That works immensely in ensuring that time is adequately spread against all our Areas of Focus namely:
- Work
- Family
- Health and Vitality
- Finance
- Spiritual growth & Community Service
- Fun, recreation & expanding creativity

Warm wishes,
Arif