Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

The GTD Methodology

Capture everything, clarify what it means, organize it, reflect on it regularly, and engage with confidence.

The 5 Steps

1. Capture

Collect everything that has your attention in a trusted external system. Nothing should be left in your head.

2. Clarify

Process what you've captured. Ask "Is it actionable?" If no, trash it, file it for reference, or incubate it.

3. Organize

Put information in the right places for easy retrieval. Use categories: Projects, Next Actions, Waiting For, Someday/Maybe.

4. Reflect

Review your system regularly (weekly review). Keep everything current and fresh.

5. Engage

Use your trusted system to make action choices with confidence.

The 2-Minute Rule

If it takes less than 2 minutes to do, do it immediately rather than organizing it.

Weekly Review

• Clear inboxes
• Review calendar
• Review Next Actions
• Review Projects
• Review Waiting For
• Review Someday/Maybe