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Using GTD to get through the curriculum.
Christian Knappskog | Dec 31 2007
Hi I've successfully implemented GTD, but am having issues translating my reading shedule into any actionable form. GTD works great on chores and projects, but somehow become hard to tick of as complete when they all say "read page 10-20 in book A." Studying Psychology we are basically only required to sign a paper at the beginning of the term, and show up for the exams at the end of the term. Which means the usual midterm goals or motivations are all absent. It's just the student, the non-compulsory lectures and his/her books. I'm interested in hearing how you translate your curriculum into actions, what words you use, contexts and so forth. (I'm using OmniFocus) 3 Comments
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 Help for Reading & GTDSubmitted by Todd V on December 31, 2007 - 7:11pm.
You might find the "GTD & Academics" post on my website helpful. There are unique challenges with reading and GTD. The three keys I've learned are: (1) Specify purpose for reading on every item you need to read (2) Estimate the time to read the very next chapter or section (i.e. <15min, <30min, <60min, etc.) (3) Keep your reading in a folder with you at all times and pull it out immediately when you are waiting for something. You also need to use contexts like @Library, @Home, @Office, etc. -- where you need to be to get that reading done. Hope that helps. » POSTED IN:
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