Beginner’s Guide to GTD (Getting Things Done)

In this video, Naomi walks through all the basics of David Allen’s Getting Things Done productivity system (GTD for short.)

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To make your life easier:
00:00 Intro
01:27 What is GTD?
02:10 Capture
03:05 Clarify
04:10 Organize
07:45 Review
07:53 Engage
08:03 Outro & Bloopers

[altruologist]

Excellent presentation - I would like to see an actual demo of Todoist set up as you describe each of the elements of the GTD methodology. It really helps to view it implemented in the app.

[gemgh]

Would love to have people talking through their Todoist set ups - either those who work at TD or anyone at all who wants to share, I always learn something from seeing set ups

[thomas_]

Hi Naomi, thanks for yet another great video. Here are some ideas for future video topics:
* Case studies of people using Todoist (not necessarily staff or celebrity-like); so sample setups for specific professions or use cases.
* How to tackle 1000+ open tasks.
* How to use team workspaces for delegating.
* A regular feature which features Todoist hacks, maybe niche tricks. Similar to lifehacks for Todoist.
* Spotlights of integrations.
* Spotlights of the very most productive Todoist users (highest completed tasks count, longest task streaks, ...).
* Spotlights of how people use templates and checklists.
* A comparison of organizational methods with advantages and disadvantages for specific use cases.
* Special projects that occur for many people with tips on how to manage them better - e. g. moving into a new home, organizing a large party, ...
* Tasks that are to be done periodically by a lot of people, such as specific setups for maintaining health.
* Guides on how to create daily routines and habits; could be an implementation of Atomic Habits or something similar.

[MaartenDeBlock]

"Rebooting your Todoist" after you fell of the wagon for a while would be a great video.

[jackk]

Thanks Naomi, I would like to see some discussion on Tiago Fortes PARA method and how it might be adapted into todoist.

[green-forest-]

I've never been diagnosed with adhd, I'm psychologist and near friends thinks that I have adhd... Since a couple a years ago, after suffer lots of scolds from some bosses (I usually forgot a lot stuff, trying to trust in my memory...) I started to organize my life with Todoist, and my quality of life improve, I think that I've try to take a lil' bit of each productivity system that I've heard of... The thing about the calendar view is something that I would like to try, is something that I was waiting since time ago.

[elenarush]

Loved your video. I've used GTD for many years and have looked high and wide for a tool that will make it work. Todoist is the one! I set it up when I started TODOISt but your video added many other quick ways that will help. Thank you.

[melodybarnes]

I'd like to see samples of how other people set up their Todoist system, based around different occupations or primary uses.

[natalieahlstrom]

tried todoist a few years ago and now going back to Getting things done! thanks so much for your videos

[starwork]

Thank you for this video! I've recently discovered GTD and having just finished the book, have been looking for resources to get the system into action. The way you summarize the process here is SO helpful. I've watched the video several times to help get it nailed into my head.

[JoelCarbonellGonell]

Thanks for the amazing content!
I would enjoy a lot a video about priorities on the tasks! I feel that the "next:" system feels really suited on how to prioritize the right things!

[Alex.Varvashenko]

Naomi, thanks for the educational videos! I would like a video about procrastination and techniques for breaking down large tasks.

[DavidStephens]

Thanks for the video. I've been using GTD for more than 10 years and even I picked up some tips from you that I'm going to try to implement. Keep up the good work! :)

[BigSaaSsolutions]

I love this video. Thank you. I am now going to rewatch this.

[JennyJTaylor]

I have been a huge fan of Todoist for several years now and I'd love to see a video about how to take it to another level as a daily user for personal and work tasks.

[yonatanbram]

Clear and well presented. will look up the book, thanks

[Josetta]

This is great! I'm reading GTD and have the basics, but your succinct explanation may actually get my Todoist GTD-ready much faster. Thank you!!

[tanmeetsethi]

I really appreciated this video and being a new Todoist user, this gave me a great frame to expand on how I use it!

[ginamarieagosta]

This was a great overview of GTD. I've been using a modified version of this with Todoist for years now. I agree with some of the other comments that it would be great to see a tour(s) of how others set up and use Todoist.

[amadu]

Great introduction to GTD for the todoist users and everybody! Thanks!