Post: #1

Hey!

I've recently read Getting Things Done by David Allen and have decided to jump aboard the GTD Bandwagon

Does anybody have any personal favourite tools (preferably software-based) for implementing GTD?

I'm on a Mac and am currently using the most excellent 'Things' by CulturedCode, in combination with 'Things Touch' on my iPhone. The two synchronise seamlessly which really helps.



Jack

Post: #2

Wow this is nice but I refer something web-based since I have multiple computers. Right now, I use the TASK feature of Google Calendar and I have my Life Handbook on Google Doc Spreadsheet.

Post: #3

You should try the Awesome Note app for your iPhone. It's my favorite app and I use it everyday. It's a note taking app but it's much better than the preinstalled application. It gives you the option of creating many folders to categorize your notes, changing fonts and backgrounds of notes, syncing with Google Docs and Evernote, and you can even put a password on the app if you use it for personal info. I use it as a journal, a to do list, and a place to jot down aha! moments for my Life Handbook.

Post: #4

I used to use apps but found that gCal does everything I need; complete with reminders and everything else. But I think it's all preference. Whatever works best for you is what you should use.

There are a wide range of GTD tools on the net. Some are free and some are not. Below is a list I have compiled for ya.

http://www.rememberthemilk.com/
Remember The Milk reinvents the to-do lists and GTD. It functions seamlessly with Google Calendar, while utilizing gears. It also has twitter and Gmail integration. Available on both Apple and Droid phones.

http://www.zoho.com/
Zoho offers a suite of online web applications geared towards increasing your productivity and offering easy collaboration. Think GoogleCal meets Google docs. Its a very powerful app but it can become overwhelming.

http://www.hitask.com/
HiTask is a a simple to use task management software. It features a clean interface. As well as drag and drop technology. Available on all platforms.

http://www.nozbe.com/
Provides a web-based project, tasks and notes management. Very simple and easy to use. Available for iPhone.

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Post: #5

(10-01-2010 03:04 AM)Matt Wrote:  You should try the Awesome Note app for your iPhone. It's my favorite app and I use it everyday. It's a note taking app but it's much better than the preinstalled application. It gives you the option of creating many folders to categorize your notes, changing fonts and backgrounds of notes, syncing with Google Docs and Evernote, and you can even put a password on the app if you use it for personal info. I use it as a journal, a to do list, and a place to jot down aha! moments for my Life Handbook.

Matt I can't believe I missed that but yes I use that. I actually have another vision board on Awesome Note and that's where I update my affirmations as well to sych with Google Docs.

Post: #6

Yeah I love Awesome note too, Thea. I use it all the time. Having these cool electronic gizmos with these great apps is fantastic but in all honesty a small notebook that fits in your pocket and a pen do just as well.

Post: #7

(10-01-2010 11:07 PM)Matt Wrote:  Yeah I love Awesome note too, Thea. I use it all the time. Having these cool electronic gizmos with these great apps is fantastic but in all honesty a small notebook that fits in your pocket and a pen do just as well.

That's what I use personally. I have an A4 sized hard cover notebook which I 'tag' using post-its.

Every evening I write down my to do list for the next day, based on my overall goals and divided in Most Important Tasks and Misc tasks. I never do more than 3 MITs a day and the Misc (5-7) tasks I weave through them.

It's not a strict system in that I HAVE to follow it, it's just a guideline to keep me reminded.

I'll try out having a big notebook for ideas and a small notebook for tasks and the like when this notebook is full... which is probably by the end of the month.

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Post: #8

(10-01-2010 11:07 PM)Matt Wrote:  Yeah I love Awesome note too, Thea. I use it all the time. Having these cool electronic gizmos with these great apps is fantastic but in all honesty a small notebook that fits in your pocket and a pen do just as well.

I tried that but rewriting / transferring notes could be time consuming. For me, Awesome Note / Google Docs are the best way to go. I had to try everything and eventually settled with something more handy, compact, easily updatable / transferrable, and something I can access anywhere.

Post: #9

For a while i have been working on GTD... and i've tried alot of different methods...
from hipsterPDA to moleskine, to index card to computer, to notebooks, and many other more..
but at the end of the day, i still stick to my hipsterPDA..
i used recycled paper, cut them into 4s, and then stapled them together.
You can drop by my flickr as I have captured some of the photos of my hipsterPDA
http://www.flickr.com/photos/koalazymonk...803589073/

hopefully this help

Post: #10

(10-01-2010 03:50 AM)JaceMcCoy Wrote:  I used to use apps but found that gCal does everything I need; complete with reminders and everything else. But I think it's all preference. Whatever works best for you is what you should use.

There are a wide range of GTD tools on the net. Some are free and some are not. Below is a list I have compiled for ya.

http://www.rememberthemilk.com/
Remember The Milk reinvents the to-do lists and GTD. It functions seamlessly with Google Calendar, while utilizing gears. It also has twitter and Gmail integration. Available on both Apple and Droid phones.

http://www.zoho.com/
Zoho offers a suite of online web applications geared towards increasing your productivity and offering easy collaboration. Think GoogleCal meets Google docs. Its a very powerful app but it can become overwhelming.

http://www.hitask.com/
HiTask is a a simple to use task management software. It features a clean interface. As well as drag and drop technology. Available on all platforms.

http://www.nozbe.com/
Provides a web-based project, tasks and notes management. Very simple and easy to use. Available for iPhone.

THanks so much for this info. I like gCal too!

Post: #11

I use a plain text file for GTD maintained with Emacs (text editor) and an add on called org-mode.

I use Dropbox to sychronize the files between office and home.

i have written several articles about my system and you
can read them here

Charles

Post: #12

I use ToodleDo, more because I wanted integration with Outlook's fantastic task interface. Not a perfect solution by any means, but it holds together well enough for me. I also sync it to my Android using Got To Do.


But to be honest I find it very motivating to physically write down my tasks for the day every morning. I'm still struggling on actually getting all of them done, but otherwise it's okay.

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Post: #13

I use Pocket Informant on my iPhone because of the vast array of GTD-oriented functions it has (both build in and user-specific). It sync perfectly well with Google Calendar and also with several other popular GTD- and task-oriented websites. Should you choose to enable it, it also has location-based reminders that you can use in the GTD contexts (@Home, @Work, etc.), which makes it easier to NOT keep these in your task list or calendar, thus avoiding clutter.

For example, I also telework a couple of days a week. I don't want all of my tasks in @Home or @Work, because it doesn't make sense. So, I also have an @Telework context and put the daily telework tasks in there, avoiding confusing between @Home/@Work and @Internet.

I also use EverNote. A lot.

I've written a review of my top ten productivity apps, which can be found (for free) at http://andrewwargo.com/blog/2011/01/ipho...ity-apps/.

Andrew Twitter
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Post: #14

Hi all.
Could you recommend what recommend what is the best application for window 7 or xp. I now use to do list on phone and Microsoft excel for creating a goal Achievement and track sheet. Could you tell me the another application that work best without net , with net. And on phone.

Leny

Post: #15

@Leny,

Please see my post just above ours regarding phone apps. Pocket Informant works great on BB and Android, as well as iPhone. Rumor has it they're coming out with a Windows Mobile version for WinMobile7. I used it on WM6 with great results.

Outlook 2007 works just fine for Windows PCs, especially if you already have it. It syncs with PI via Google Calendar, so you could just use Google Calendar by itself, too.

If you're using a Mac, there are quite a few Mac GTD apps available.

Andrew Twitter
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