#543: Learn the System for Getting Things Done

The Art of Manliness

Society & Culture, Education, Philosophy

4.7 • 14.5K Ratings

🗓️ 16 September 2019

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

Over ten years ago, I read the book Getting Things Done by David Allen. I've been using the tactics and strategies that he laid out in the book in managing tasks and, well, getting things done, ever since. David's out with a new workbook to accompany his classic bestseller, and I have the pleasure to speak with him today about his philosophy and system for managing life. We begin our conversation discussing how David came up with the GTD system in the first place and how it differs from other time management systems out there. David then explains what the "mind like water" mantra is about and how the GTD system helps you clear your head. We then dig into the specific steps of getting things done, including capturing ideas, clarifying tasks into action, organizing those actions, reflecting on your action list, and, of course, taking action! This is a time management system I can personally endorse, so if you're not familiar with it or have fallen off the GTD wagon, I recommend giving this show a listen. Get the show notes at aom.is/gtd.

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0:00.0	I'm Brad McKay here and welcome to another edition of the Art of Manliness Podcast.
0:11.0	Over 10 years ago, I read the book Getting Things Done by David Allen, and I've been using
0:14.9	the tactics and strategies that he laid out in the book in Managing Task and Well Getting
0:18.8	Things Done ever since.
0:20.5	David's out with a new workbook to accompany his classic bestseller, and I have the pleasure
0:24.0	to speak with him today about his philosophy and system for Managing Life.
0:27.0	We've been in our conversation discussing how David came up with the GTD system in the
0:30.6	first place and how it differs from other time management systems out there.
0:33.9	David then explains what the mind-like water mantra is about and how the GTD system helps
0:38.9	you clear your head.
0:39.9	We then dig into the specific steps of getting things done, including capturing ideas, clarifying
0:44.4	tasks into action, organizing these actions, reflecting on your action list, and of course,
0:49.7	taking action.
0:50.7	This is a time management system I can personally endorse, so if you're not familiar
0:53.1	with it or have fallen off the GTD wagon, I recommend giving the show a listen.
0:57.1	After it's over, check out the show notes at aum.is slash GTD.
1:01.6	All right, David Allen, welcome to the show.
1:12.4	Brett delighted to be here.
1:13.4	Thanks for the invitation.
1:14.8	So you are the author and the creator of Getting Things Done.
1:19.3	I've been using it for over a decade.
1:21.3	It's changed the way I manage myself.
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