WHAT IS GTD?

GETTING THINGS DONE is a personal productivity methodology that redefines how you approach your life and work.

FIVE STEPS

THE FUNDAMENTALS

Five clear steps that apply order to chaos.

STEP 1

CAPTURE

Collect what has your attention

Capture 100% of everything that has your attention—little, big, personal and professional.

STEP 2

CLARIFY

Review frequency

Capture 100% of everything that has your attention—little, big, personal and professional.

STEP 3

ORGANIZE

Collect what has your attention

Look over your lists frequently to determine what to do next. Do a GTD Weekly Review® to bring yourself current, update your lists and clear your mind.

STEP 4

REFLECT

Collect what has your attention

Look over your lists frequently to determine what to do next. Do a GTD Weekly Review® to bring yourself current, update your lists and clear your mind.

STEP 5

ENGAGE

Simply do

Use your system to take appropriate actions with confidence.

Being creative, strategic, and simply present and loving don’t require time—they require space.​

DAVID ALLEN

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