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Getting Things Done with Independent Classes

Hello!

I am a college student, taking independent classes. This means that, except for one online class, I have little accountability. Unfortunately, this has always been a problem with me.

Are there any tips and tricks for applying to GTD to this situation? I basically am just handed a syllabus and the reading material. Although I can set due dates for the units, I still procrastinate and am not efficient in getting things done!

Prior to learning about GTD, I had thought of getting a tutor. The job of this tutor would really just be a general one, to give me some accountability. So each week, I would feel pressure to make sure I had everything done. But is there some way GTD can help? I am in need of becoming a better self-starter, because putting things off in this situation is far too easy for me to do.

Any comments/suggestions/questions will be appreciated!

Thanks!

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