The GTD® Virtual Study Group
Episodes
142: Small Project Planning
09 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about project planning, and more specifically small project-based planning and workflows. Lots of great insight! Enjoy! Apolog...
141: Habits & GTD
09 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the ever popular topic of Habits & GTD. Enjoy! Resources from the call: FollowUpThen Boomerang OmniFocus Remember the Milk ...
140: Modern Day Tickler
23 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat about the modern day tickler. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com
139: Organize - Deep Dive
23 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive deeper into Organizing. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com
138: Organize
12 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this fun episode on the Organize portion of the GTD® workflow. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com
137: Processing
12 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the ever popular topic of Processing. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com
136: Ask the VSG
28 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover a bunch of topics in one of our Ask the VSG calls. We covered GTD and working with others, delegation, “waiting for” at ...
135: The Year in Review
08 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
As is tradition on the GTD Virtual Study Group (although a little early), we discuss the topic of The Year In Review. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual St...
134: Natural Planning Model
08 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the Natural Planning Model. Enjoy! Natural Planning Model Define purpose and principles Outcome visioning Brainstorming ...
133: Someday/Maybe
09 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss Someday/Maybe. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com
132: Inbox Zero
06 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the ever popular topic of Inbox Zero. A topic we haven’t covered since April of 2012. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study...
131: Tools / Tech - Back To School With Sharpened Pencils And Such...
02 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the ever popular topic of tools and tech. Great tips and tricks shared. You won't want to miss this one! Enjoy! Official GT...
130: What's Causing You Friction?
02 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss what's causing you friction? Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com
129: Reference Material
25 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the GTD Virtual Study Group, we discuss reference material -- project reference and longterm archiving. Lots of great ideas, tons o...
128: Contexts
03 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the ever popular topic of Contexts. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com
127: The Weekly Review
03 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A great conversation around the topic of the Weekly Review. Lots of great insight! You won't want to miss this one. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group...
126: Decision Making At the Higher Horizons
08 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A very special panel discussion for this episode of the GTD Virtual Study Group. In this episode we discuss the ability to make tough decisions with m...
125: Developing Your Higher Horizons
24 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this live call, the GTD® Virtual Study Group talks about developing our higher horizons. Always an interesting topic, this call generated a lot of...
124: Getting Set Up For GTD®
26 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A special second live call for the month of May. In this episode, we covered another great Back to Basics topic -- Getting Set Up For GTD®. Official ...
122: Back to Basics - The Runway & Doing
14 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We’re going back to basics again, this time with the Runway & Doing -- Current Actions & Next Actions. A great conversation covering this Horizon of...
122: The Art Of the Capture with Mike Vardy, Productivityist
24 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this pre-recorded GTD® Virtual Study Group call, we welcomed into the virtual studio the Productivityist himself, Mike Vardy! Mike and Daniel had ...
121: Back to Basics - Best Practices for Collecting and Capturing
14 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this live call, we take it Back to Basics with the very first phase of the GTD® workflow and that is the important element of capturing and collec...
120: Getting To the Value of Simple
24 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Inside the virtual studio today is my guest Joel Zaslofsky. Joel is also the self-titled Chief Simplifier, Curator, and Founder at ValueofSimple.com. ...
119: Ask the VSG!
18 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A great call covering a mixed bag of GTD topics, asked and answered by those on the live call. We started out with a follow-up to last month’s call ...
117: What Happens When You Veer Off the GTD® Path?
15 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we'll talk about what happens when you veer off the GTD path! A listener wrote in asking specifically, “…for those who decide to ...
116: Better To Rise Early Or Be a Night Owl? An Exclusive GTD Virtual Study Group Panel Discussion!
23 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In an incredibly exclusive event, I had heavy hitters Hal Elrod, Craig Jarrow, Laura Vankerkam, and Mike Vardy join me in a virtual roundtable to talk...
115: How To Create Focus & Intentionality in 2014 - A GTD® VSG Live Call
13 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! This was a great call with lots of engagement! A couple of concepts around focus and intentionality have been really hot topics in the...
114: Timo Kiander, The Productive Super Dad Teaches Us How To Live Life To The Fullest
26 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
I had the pleasure of having Timo Kiander, the Productive Superdad in our virtual studio. You're really going to enjoy this interview! Timo is a full ...
113: How To Solve the Conundrum of Whether To Use One System Or Two
14 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this GTD Virtual Study group live call, we talked about the conundrum of whether to use one productivity system or two. There was a lot of very goo...
112: Ryder Carroll, Inventor of the Bullet Journal System Explains How To Get Things Done!
14 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We had on the virtual studio, Ryder Carroll, the creator of a new way of taking notes and getting things done, The Bullet Journal. This Bullet Journal...
111: The GTD VSG Welcomes Michelle Gunn As the New Co-host and an Amazing Group Conversation On How To Overcome Overwhelm!
09 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the GTD Virtual Study Group, we covered to big topics! The first is my big announcement regarding the format of the study group, an...
110: Mike Vardy, The Productivityist, Teaches Us How to Practice Mindful Productivity
24 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
You don't want to miss this incredibly engaging conversation with Mike Vardy, "The Productivityist" in this week's GTD Virtual Study Group. There are ...
109: Erik Fisher Teaches Us How To Go Beyond the Todo List!
07 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Fisher, podcaster, blogger, and author joins us in the latest episode of the GTD Virtual Study Group. Erik wears many hats! In addition to being ...
108: Learning Personal Kanban with Pascal Venier
09 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Pascal Venier was our guest today. He is a Personal Kanban Trainer and Coach as well as the translator of the French version of the great classic by J...
107: Get things done in Evernote with Lilli Weisz!
26 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This was an awesome GTD Virtual Study Group! We learned how to get things done in Evernote with super productivity specialist, Lilli Weisz! You want t...
106: How To Get It All Done When Someone Else's Life Depends On It!
08 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Dallon Christensen of Whiteboard Business Partners joined us on the live call. Dallon not only has an amazing personal story of how he has been using ...
105: Tara's Last Call!
26 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks so much to everyone who joined the GTD® Virtual Study Group today! What a great call! Tara shared with us so many wonderful memories over the ...
104: How to go from chaos to control - productivity guru Ciara Conlon shows us the way!
12 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This was our first episode where we leveraged both the call-in number and Google+ Hangouts! It was great to watch Ciara Conlon, a productivity coach, ...
103: Sexy and Soul-full Productivity – Tara Rodden Robinson
28 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Rodden Robinson was our guest! She talked to us about what she's been working on since her announcement that she was leaving the Virtual Study Gr...
102: GTD with iPad Only: A Conversation with Authors, Augusto Pinaud and Michael Sliwinski
15 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome authors of the soon to be released book, iPad Only by Augusto Pinaud and Michael Sliwinski. They shared how you can go tru...
101: Get to Know Our New Host: Daniel Gold
23 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel will be taking the reins of the Virtual Study Group in August. Get to know more about him, his journey in GTD, and much more on this call. Offi...
100: Big Changes! The Future of the Virtual Study Group
11 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After nearly 7 years and over 300,000 downloads, Tara has decided to step down as host and facilitator of the Virtual Study Group. In this episode, Ta...
099: Evernote All-Stars Panel Discussion
12 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With so many of us using Evernote for GTD, it seemed like a great time to bring together a group of luminaries to give us a glimpse of their expertise...
098: Ask the VSG: Teams and Businesses Edition
14 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode of Ask the VSG! On this call, we talk about corporate communication, social media as an alternative to email, and much m...
097: Control Your Day: Special Guest, Jim McCullen
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Longtime listeners already know about Jim McCullen's groundbreaking approach to managing tasks and email using Outlook's search folders. Jim joins us ...
096: Goals and Resolutions
11 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Join us as we discuss setting goals and making resolutions. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com
095: End of Year Review
14 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
It's our last meeting of 2012! Join the Virtual Study Group as we gab about end of year reviews, recap the best of 2012, and celebrate another year of...
094: Ask the VSG
08 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to quiz the members about a pressing problem or a difficult situation you're trying to work out? In this episode, we tackle some ...
093: Cloud Computing: How Vulnerable Are You?
27 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Back in August, Wired writer Mat Honan got hacked. In this episode, we learn about how access to one account allowed hackers to wipe out all of Mat's ...
092: A Book Launch Party! Augusto Pinaud's 25 Tips for Productivity
27 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
It's a celebration as our own Augusto Pinaud launches his new book, 25 Tips for Productivity. We had lots of fun hearing some of the wisdom that Augus...
Summer break
25 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The GTD Virtual Study Group is on summer break. There will be no recordings for Aug 23 or Sept 13. The Group will resume meetings on Sept 27.The post ...
091: Back to Basics: The Next-Action Decision
10 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Back to Basics returns! In this episode, we revisit "The Power of the Next-Action Decision." We talk about getting to the next action, how to instill ...
090: Cultivating Reliability: Showing Up, Practicing It, Getting It Done
22 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping commitments is at the heart of getting things done. But how many of us renege on our commitments to ourselves? In this episode, you'll learn m...
089: Outside Pursuits: Using GTD to Get Creative
28 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
There's so much more to do than just work! In this meeting, we share how we use productivity tools and methods to get creative pursuits done. If you'r...
088: Combining GTD with Other Systems and Approaches
15 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Virtual Study Group as we talk about how other methods and approaches can combine with GTD to get even more productivity goodness. Official G...
087: Media Consumption and GTD
24 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We're living-in-the-future where the combination of portable computers (smartphones, tablets, etc.), digitization of media and the Internet as a deliv...
086: Special Guest: Lindsey Holmes
17 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcomed special guest, Lindsey C. Holmes. Recently named Evernote's new Small Business Ambassador, Lindsey is a passionate GTDer....
085: Getting to Inbox Zero
30 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Love it or hate it, we're pretty much stuck with email. And inbox zero is touted as nirvana. But like unicorns, some doubt that inbox zero exists. Joi...
084: Seeking Self-Employment Using GTD with Special Guest, Tracy Brisson
17 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The Virtual Study Group welcomed guest presenter, Tracy Brisson (http://www.opportunitiesproject.com/). Tracy gave us the inside scoop on how to harne...
083: Back to the Basics: Prioritizing and Doing
08 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Our popular series, Back to the Basics, returns! In this session, we talk about that all important and often really tough “Doing.” To prioritize o...
082: Special Guest, Cal Newport
26 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcomed Study Hacks author and blogger, Cal Newport (www.calnewport.com). We talked about motivation, practice, difficulty, and a...
081: Fixed Schedule Productivity
09 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Tara shared her mashup of new processes that she's taken from Cal Newport's popular blog, Study Hacks. You'll learn about Fixed Schedule Productivity ...
080: GTD and Kids
27 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Got kids? Know someone who teaches school or interacts with young folks? Listen into our conversation about how to help kids learn GTD for school and ...
079: New Year, New Toys
14 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! As 2012 is getting underway, you may be playing with new toys that came your way over the holiday season. How do you make the most of ...
078: End of the Year Celebration and Review
23 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to gather and celebrate what we accomplished in 2011! We recap what we learned and our ah-hahs as well as ta...
077: GTD and Corporate Life
18 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Locked down, firewalled, hemmed in my “their” software? Yep, corporate life can really hamper your ability to create one system and practice GTD s...
076: Holiday Planning
10 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
It’s almost that time of year! The holiday crunch is on the way. Gift buying, travel, end of year projects, and parties. In this session, the Virtua...
075: Back to Basics: Weekly Review Revisited
27 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
The Weekly Review. It's one of the big sticking points for lots of folks-and it's been a long time since we dedicated an episode to this important top...
074: Back to Basics: Getting Started and Setting Up
13 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Remember Chapter 4 in Getting Things Done? That's where David Allen describes the initial set up process and the tools you need to gather. Whether you...
073: Using Evernote to Create a Trusted System with Special Guest, Daniel Gold
24 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Tara returns as your host and welcomed Daniel Gold as our guest presenter. Daniel is an lawyer, productivity and gadget geek, and now, author of a bra...
072: Back to Basics: Five Phases of Project Planning
07 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Our topic this week was Back to Basics: Five phases of project planning. This is Chapter 3 of Getting Things Done, for those of you scoring at home. T...
071: Back to Basics: Reviewing the The Five Phases of Workflow
12 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
We've had a bunch of requests for discussions and reviews of Collect, Process, Organize, Review, Do and this seems like a great opportunity to do some...
070: Airplane Rules, GTD-style
08 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Every air traveler has heard instructions like these: "Remember to put your own oxygen mask on before attempting to help others." In this episode, you...
069: Putting the Wheels Back On
25 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
After a disruption, an unexpected change, or anything that really derails your practice of GTD, how do you get the wheels back on? Join us and get som...
068: Gearing Up for the Second Half of 2011
28 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Wow! The first half of 2011 is nearly over. In this episode, we talk about midyear review and summer planning. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group webs...
067: Making It All Work
17 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Virtual Study Group, longtime participant Ken Mattsson shares his insights and ah-hahs from attending David Allen's Making It A...
066: Back to Basics: Setting Up and Maintaining a Trusted System
30 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people really struggle with all the moving parts of GTD. In this episode, the VSG talks about how to set up a system and get it running so yo...
065: Special Edition! Interview with Jim Hopkinson, Author of The Salary Tutor
21 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
One of the trickiest (and most critical) parts of getting a new job is the salary negotiation. Yet, the skills required are rarely taught. In this spe...
064: What Happens If You Get GTD Wrong?
17 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to do GTD "wrong?" Are there any dangers of building a bad GTD practice? Listen in as the Virtual Study Group takes a look at ubiquitou...
063: Using GTD to Implement New Behaviors
02 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to instill a new habit? Acquire a new skill? Build your knowledge? In this episode, the VSG takes on using GTD to implement new behaviors. Offi...
062: Back to Basics: Roles, Responsibilities, and Areas of Focus
11 Mar 2011
Contributed by Lukas
How do you use the 20K horizon of focus to get things done? We're back to basics in this episode. Listen as we talk about how to use 20K to set goals ...
061: Mentoring GTD
11 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Who helped you learn GTD? Have you wanted to help people around you acquire GTD skills? In this episode, the Virtual Study Group share tips, success s...
060: Special Edition! Interview with Best Selling Author Dan Goldie
09 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, learn about co-author of The Investment Answer, Dan Goldie. He talks about how writing this book with his best friend, the la...
059: Back to the Basics: Doing
29 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Having trouble getting to the actual doing part of your GTD? Then you're in luck-in this episode, the Virtual Study Group tackles how to actually get ...
058: Making and Keeping Lists
14 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Lists! In this first session of 2011, the Virtual Study Group talks about all things listing. What sorts of lists do you make? How do you use them? Ge...
Happy Holidays!
23 Dec 2010
Contributed by Lukas
The post Happy Holidays! appeared first on DEG Consulting.
057: Paper-based GTD
09 Dec 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about going back to good old paper for your GTD system? In this episode, we talk about how some folks use paper to keep their lives and work ...
056: Strategic Planning
11 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Is strategic planning only for businesses and organizations? Maybe not! In this episode, we discuss what strategic planning is and how you can apply i...
055: Getting Things Done with iPad and/or iPhone
30 Oct 2010
Contributed by Lukas
It's an iPad/iPhone extravaganza! Listen in for tons of tips, how-tos, and app reviews. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com
054: GTD On The Go!
25 Oct 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Do you travel a lot? Or does even the occasional trip scuttle your ability to get things done when you get back? Then this show's for you! Listen as t...
053: An Omnifocus Primer Presented by Augusto Pinaud
26 Sep 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Omnifocus is an incredibly powerful, Mac-based task and project management system for GTD. However, many new users find Omnifocus a little steep on th...
052: Using GTD To Cope With Interruption, Disruption, and Distraction
11 Sep 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Interruptions and distractions seem to be epidemic these days. In this episdoe, we'll take on how to deal with the unexpected from little hiccups to b...
051: Back to Basics: The Higher Elevations Edition
28 Aug 2010
Contributed by Lukas
The Virtual Study Group takes on another hot topic in our Back to Basics series: setting goals. What's on those 30K and 40K lists? How do you get up t...
050: Back to Basics: Managing Projects
12 Aug 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Got projects? How do you keep up with all of your projects, keep them moving, know what your next actions are, and all the other details you need to t...
049: Back to Basics: Contexts
23 Jul 2010
Contributed by Lukas
The Back to Basics series continues! In this episode, we revisit contexts. What are they? How many should you have? How do you figure out which ones t...
048: Control Your Day: Using Outlook's Email Functions to Manage Your Tasks Part II
10 Jul 2010
Contributed by Lukas
One of our most popular episodes is the one on Jim McCullen's system for managing tasks using Outlook's email functions. Now Jim's back to give us new...
047: Back to Basics: Getting In to Zero
11 Jun 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Back to basics returns with another episode on getting your GTD practice running smoothly. In this episode, we take on getting "in" to zero: email, ph...
046: Doing More Great Work with Michael Bungay Stanier
29 May 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Author Michael Bungay Stanier joins the conversation to talk about what it means to do great work-work with purpose, meaning, and joy. Excellent ideas...
045: Back to Basics (Part 1): The Weekly Review
13 May 2010
Contributed by Lukas
We're returning to our roots with the first in a series of episodes dedicated to reviewing the basic principles and practices of GTD. First up: the we...
044: Author Daniel Pink on Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
22 Apr 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author Daniel Pink fit in a quick conversation with the group. In this episode, you'll learn when and why incentives fail to motivate, the...