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Want to learn more about GTD®? We're folks just like you--from all walks of life--sharing our tips, tricks, struggles and victories. Hear presentations, discussions and more about how to Get Things Done.

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August 28, 2026Episode 34751 min

347: Transitions

Transitions are everywhere, and most of them are not on the calendar. In this episode we dig into the ones that repeat every year, like back-to-school and fiscal year-end, plus the ones that just show up, like onboarding a new hire or planning a move. We even get into end-of-life planning with the Nokbox, and how a GTD® system keeps it all manageable. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

August 24, 2026Episode 34653 min

346 Centralizing Capture

So much comes at us all day, emails, chats, screenshots, sticky notes, that keeping capture centralized can feel like a full-time job. In this episode we dig into how we each corral our inboxes down to a manageable few, and the automations (think Hazel, IFTTT, LaunchBar, and Krisp) that move things along without adding more thinking to our day. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

July 24, 2026Episode 34549 min

345 Jumping Back In

Coming back is hard. Michelle's COVID brain fog sparked this one, and we dive into jumping back into GTD® after time away, whether that's a sick week, a vacation, or falling off the wagon entirely. We share tricks for taming the email backlog, doing a mind sweep, setting up out-of-office rules, and leaning into your GTD® strengths instead of your weaknesses. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

July 17, 2026Episode 34451 min

344 Getting Clear & Current & Overwhelm

Overwhelm happens to all of us. This episode we dig into what to do when everything feels like it's on fire at once: overflowing inboxes, taking on work that isn't ours, and why your GTD® system (not you) should be the thing absorbing the chaos. We talk prioritization, the WOOP framework, and giving yourself a real reward for getting through the crunch. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

July 10, 2026Episode 34353 min

343 Daily GTD - What It's Really Like

What does GTD® really look like on a messy, real-life day? In this episode we get honest about the ebbs and flows, the pull to reorganize your whole system when things get crazy, and why reprocessing your stuff (rather than rebuilding it) is usually what actually helps. Some great insights that might help tweak your own system. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

July 6, 2026Episode 34248 min

Execution — Getting Derailed

What holds us back from actually doing the work, even when we know we're working on the right things? Christine brought us this one, and we dug into the four blockers that derail us, building buffer into the week, time tracking as a wake-up call, and giving ourselves grace when the day falls apart. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

June 12, 2026Episode 34154 min

341 Digital Reference - Engagement on Projects of Different Sizes

How do you keep your digital reference straight when some projects are just you and others involve a whole team? John brought us this one, and we dug into where reference should live, the hard lines between project and general reference, and how to keep everyone in the loop without doing the work twice. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

May 16, 2025Episode 34051 min

340: How to Handle Big Changes

Life's big changes can sometimes throw you for a loop. Luckily, GTD® can help us manage life's changes with a little (or a lot) more ease. In this episode we look at this and share some of our favorite tips. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com

April 18, 2025Episode 33953 min

339: Working With Others

This episode, we dive into the unique challenges that arise when applying GTD in team settings. How do you stay organized when your outcomes depend on others? We explore strategies for better communication, accountability, and shared focus. With David Allen and Edward Lamont's book Team: Getting Things Done with Others, we discuss the big questions it raises about group productivity. Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: GTDVSG.com

April 5, 2025Episode 33854 min

338: Quality Tools

Tools matter. Ever have a part of your workflow be changed, and then all of a sudden things don't go as smoothly as they normally do? The struggle with a change in workflow is real! We've experienced it when our favorite tools shut down, or make some major overhaul changes, or when we change jobs and have to use a different OS. Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com