gtd – Matt Soreco

In Defense of GTD and Productivity

I posted this response to a few blogs bashing productivity. While I totally agree that “productivity” can be taken way to far (see my Productivity vs. Resistance post) and cross over into being counter-productive, a lot of good can come out of adopting a solid system. I’ve benefited from GTD. I figured it’s a good enough… Continue reading In Defense of GTD and Productivity

My Cross Jotter Hack, Part II

First I cringe at the word hack. It has jumped the shark. Even the expression “jumped the shark” had jumped the shark. But that’s not today’s topic… This is Part II of my Cross jotter alteration. Pretty soon, it won’t be Cross at all. See Part I here, where I replaced the shoddy original pad… Continue reading My Cross Jotter Hack, Part II

Getting Things Done

Pretty strong statement, no? In an effort to develop my blog more, I decided to post some of my favorite things. What’s this have to do with Getting Things Done? Well it’s a book, as well as an entire productivity principle, by David Allen. I’m a fan and have made GTD a part of my… Continue reading Getting Things Done

Speaking of finishing…

This is sort-of follow up to my last post about this summer being about finishing projects, getting ideas off the ground, etc. Already I feel better. In the GTD sense, I think I’ve mastered the day to day, week to week, month to month, things that have to get done. What was seeming to escape… Continue reading Speaking of finishing…

Summer 2010 is going to be about finishing

For someone who’s keenly interested in personal productivity, I have a ton of half finished personal projects, house projects, ideas, etc. They have started to creep into my psyche. Now, using the GTD system, at least they are all tracked. Too bad they’ve all been on a quasi “someday-maybe” list. Looking at all the “unfulfilled commitments” at once… Continue reading Summer 2010 is going to be about finishing