Episode 89: Get Things Done
from Uniquely Brilliant Podcast Hosted by Becky Berry and Diana Bader
Becky and Diana explore concepts from David Allen's book, Getting Things Done. In Getting Things Done, David Allen describes a 5 step process to master productivity. The steps: Capture, Clarify, Organize, Reflect, and Engage. Capture: Get every idea, task, and to-do item out of your head and put it somewhere. Whether you use an app, a whiteboard, a notebook, or something else, find a place you trust to store your ideas. Developing this habit prevents the cognitive load of incompletions (Roy Baumeister). Clarify: Process the ideas. Ask "Is this important to me now?" Ask "Does it add value?" Use the 2 minute rule. If it only takes 2 minutes to deal the item, do it immediately. Organize: Where does this belong? Give ideas and projects a priority. What do I need get done today? Reflect: Review what your tasks and projects so you learn to trust your choices. Schedule time for reflection. Reflection creates more clarity. Engage: DO SOMETHING! Take the first step. Don't let worrying about the end result paralyze you and keep you from moving forward.
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