Comments on: Beyond GTD: How to Keep Productivity Simple

By: Andy Parkinson’s World » Productivity Systems Don’t Suck, But Sometimes I Do

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:35:45 +0000

[...] Mann’s post, others in the productivity community had started denouncing GTD and the act of trying to systematize one’s productivity. Some new posts have sprung up citing [...]

By: Francis Wade

Francis Wade — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:36:32 +0000

I think the responses to the post, which I enjoyed, point to the need that people have to get busy designing their own time management systems.

I have been working on ways to make the job an easier one, but am still surprised that so few resources, attention and time are being spent on a problem that affects every working professional.

There needs to be a “cookbook” that teaches us HOW to cook, rather than giving us a bunch of recipes. I have learned a lot from reading different recipes — don’t get me wrong — but that’s a far cry from being able to create my own!

I think there is a revolution of sorts coming that will take us away from “follow them” to “design mine.”

By: GTD - The Backlash or: What Does It Take to Actually Be Better

GTD - The Backlash or: What Does It Take to Actually Be Better — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:39:29 +0000

[...] of the whole idea? Poke around the Internets these days and you will certainly find those that are starting to think that [...]

By: Kumaran

Kumaran — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:39:48 +0000

Nice post.

By: The Office Gal Link Love #7 | The Office Gal

The Office Gal Link Love #7 | The Office Gal — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:13:51 +0000

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By: James

James — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:10:27 +0000

glad to see more post-GTD thinking and practicing.

I agree GTD is a bit overkill for me and my situation, style of work, etc.

I’ve found zenhabits.net’s ZTD very helpful too.
There are posts and there’s an ebook.

By: The Financial Philosopher

The Financial Philosopher — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:10:06 +0000

Peter:

I’ve been forming thoughts around this idea. I can’t think of a better way to crystallize those thoughts than with a guest post! Thanks for the offer…

I’ll be in touch…

Kent

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:45:32 +0000

Sounds like there could be a guest post there Kent

By: The Financial Philosopher

The Financial Philosopher — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:10:13 +0000

Andrew,

I like your thoughts and will clarify mine:

Most self-improvement endeavors do not result in the improvement of the self. They result in a “state” that helps the consumer in the present moment but does not carry them to the next moment… The consumer is left with the desire to read more “self-improvement” books.

Self-awareness, in contrast, uncovers what already exists, which is our “ideal self.”

I do not have the space here to expand on my thoughts but I will end by humbly stating that there is no such thing as self-improvement…

Cheers…

By: Matt @ Face Your Fork

Matt @ Face Your Fork — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:54:22 +0000

I read about 3/4ths of GTD, found it too extreme for my tastes, and developed a similiar system that’s pretty close to how the original GTD runs. My system has parallels to what you’re suggesting, which is good… since I can chime in and say that what you’re suggesting truly does work.

I think the biggest thing is to keep everything *as simple as possible*, and to not get cluttered. Break folders up as needed, but pitch what isn’t necessary to save room. I found that when things start to pile up into mountains of paperwork and thick folders, the system naturally breaks down because nothing is where I need it to be.