The Productivity Show

We are honored to have David Allen on the podcast, as we have mentioned his Getting Things Done methodology on almost every episode. Zack and David discuss the updated version of David’s book, how to change your habit and clear your mind, and how David implements his own methodology. Cheat Sheet Why David thinks starting with the immediate mess on your desk is more important than starting with your goalsHow to get in the driver’s seat of your lifeAbout open loopsHow long it takes for people to change a habitWhy people fall off the habit and how to overcome itThe famous people that David has coached on the GTD methodologyThe value of having space in your headWhy constraints are the seed-bed of creativityWhat Contexts are and which ones are relevantWhat contexts David usesAbout the weekly review and what David does during his weekly reviewThe rituals that he does every day Links Getting Things Done_kmq.push(["trackClickOnOutboundLink","link_56095032b7434","Article link clicked",{"Title":"Getting Things Done","Page":"TPS58: Getting Things Done w\/ David Allen"}]); (the book that started it all, updated for 2015)GTD in 15 Minutes_kmq.push(["trackClickOnOutboundLink","link_56095032b754f","Article link clicked",{"Title":"GTD in 15 Minutes","Page":"TPS58: Getting Things Done w\/ David Allen"}]); (a guide)Getting to Inbox Zero_kmq.push(["trackClickOnOutboundLink","link_56095032b76ac","Article link clicked",{"Title":"Getting to Inbox Zero","Page":"TPS58: Getting Things Done w\/ David Allen"}]);A Guided GTD Weekly Review_kmq.push(["trackClickOnOutboundLink","link_56095032b77e8","Article link clicked",{"Title":"A Guided GTD Weekly Review","Page":"TPS58: Getting Things Done w\/ David Allen"}]); (podcast) Book, tool, ritual Book: BrainChains_kmq.push(["trackClickOnOutboundLink","link_56095032b7956","Article link clicked",{"Title":"BrainChains","Page":"TPS58: Getting Things Done w\/ David Allen"}]); by Dr Theo Compernolle Tool: IQTell_kmq.push(["trackClickOnOutboundLink","link_56095032b7ac5","Article link clicked",{"Title":"IQTell","Page":"TPS58: Getting Things Done w\/ David Allen"}]);Snagit_kmq.push(["trackClickOnOutboundLink","link_56095032b7bcc","Article link clicked",{"Title":"Snagit","Page":"TPS58: Getting Things Done w\/ David Allen"}]);Tiny Habits_kmq.push(["trackClickOnOutboundLink","link_56095032b7d17","Article link clicked",{"Title":"Tiny Habits","Page":"TPS58: Getting Things Done w\/ David Allen"}]); – by Dr. BJ Fogg Ritual: Emptying his head and inbox once a day Connect with David Allen GettingThingsDone.com_kmq.push(["trackClickOnOutboundLink","link_56095032b7e64","Article link clicked",{"Title":"GettingThingsDone.com","Page":"TPS58: Getting Things Done w\/ David Allen"}]);@GTDguy_kmq.push(["trackClickOnOutboundLink","link_56095032b7f93","Article link clicked",{"Title":"@GTDguy","Page":"TPS58: Getting Things Done w\/ David Allen"}]);GTD on Facebook_kmq.push(["trackClickOnOutboundLink","link_56095032b809a","Article link clicked",{"Title":"GTD on Facebook","Page":"TPS58: Getting Things Done w\/ David Allen"}]); If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Sticher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. You can also leave a review! Here’s how_kmq.push(["trackClickOnOutboundLink","link_56095032b81f3","Article link clicked",{"Title":"Here’s how<\/span>","Page":"TPS58: Getting Things Done w\/ David Allen"}]);. _kmq.push(["trackClickOnOutboundLink","link_56095032b832f","Article link clicked",{"Title":"","Page":"TPS58: Getting Things Done w\/ David Allen"}]); _kmq.push(["trackClickOnOutboundLink","link_56095032b843b","Article link clicked",{"Title":"