Columns In Series: GTD Post #1: Getting Things Done: Introduction Getting Things Done: Step 1 - Collection It's time to tap into your inner squirrel. The first step of GTD is Collection.

If you’ve ever glared at your to-do list and thought, “I don’t care anymore,” you’re not alone. When you’re burnt out, bored, or exhausted, even the simplest tasks may seem monumental.

Accountability doesn’t just involve getting things done as expected; it means seeing how those actions play out going forward. Even the best laid plans can produce unexpected results. Accountable ...

Work Smart: How to Write a To-Do List A to-do list is a fundamental tool for getting things done: It helps you plan your day, see what you've accomplished, and what you should work on next.

You're not quite done organizing yet. One of the very cool things about GTD is this concept called Context. Your Next Action list might contain 50, 100, or even more next actions. Whenever you ...

Plus, "email" things can also get done on my phone or from someone else's computer. Offline (mostly creative writing) items are nicer to do on my netbook. It allows more freedom.

The first step of GTD is to get all the things you need or want to do–buying cat food, starting a company–out of your head and into a trusted external system.

By default, it will be named Getting Things Done (GTD) (Copy). To rename the template, all you have to do is click on the title, delete what’s there and rename it to better suit your needs.