There was a long arguement on the official forums as well.

If it bothers you that there is a connection like this, then drop out of GTD.

Me personally, I don't care what DA spiritual philosophy is. I like the framework that he has presented in the form of GTD and I will continue to use it daily.

Michael

Interesting to know this, but it won't stop me from doing GTD.

Hey. I'm doing gtd. it makes my life pretty unambigiously better.

It's interesting, though. I had no idea.

Very interesting stuff. I thought that many of the concepts were Buddhist in nature. Of course, I am a follower of Buddhist philosophy.

Regardless, GTD sure does help me operate on a higher level and I will still relate to it the same way.

mass appeal is the cornerstone of a good cult.

i don't think much of this matters ultimately to the message or the implementation of GTD.

All of what is being asserted here may be true. However, I did not get into GTD looking for spiritual guidance. My spiritual life is driven by other things.

The GTD system has improved my productivity in many ways. The issues you raise are not a problem unless I allow myself to get wrapped up in it and start looking to David for spiritual guidance.

GTD makes my life easier. No cult necessary.

And that's my take as well. I don't care whether you believe in God, Father Christmas or UFOs, as long as you don't let it affect your rational life.

Agreed.

I would posit that you still have no idea. Sounds like there's low-level thrash being tossed around in different corners of the net but no real evidence of a significant connection.

Either way, makes no difference to me. If Davidco was using the forums or his organization to push folks into a cult situation, that would be one thing, but I sure see no sign of that.

Anyway, who needs another cult. GTD is already a cult. (append smiley as needed)

Look, I hate to be an asshole about this, but i feel I got two (three) fairly touchy responses. This is what it is, just sharing information, and thought I got three fairly attackish responses. Chill out. Not cool.

I do GTD. I like it. It's helpful. I think this is useful information, whatever. Christ. Whiney "If you don't like it then leave!" responses i think are kinda mean. Should I not have shared this?

Whatever.

Duus,
I'm glad you posted this information. I'm still going to use GTD, I LOVE it and it works great for me. I'm backing your decision to post the information you received because I believe we should talk about something like this. If (eeep) we are indeed slowly being indoctrinated into a cult, or even being influenced by one (or even if we're not) the best thing to do is to discuss such an idea... that's how true cults work, you're not allowed to question anything. We should always question. ALWAYS. Its the times when you're not allowed to question that one should begin to worry.

I'm also thanking you for your post because of the way in which you presented the information. You disclosed your source as well as noting that you could not confirm any of the information which was being put forth to us. You also remained objective in voice (*note to readers, I'm talking about what Duus actually wrote himself). IMHO those are the trademarks of information sharing (for its own sake) rather than just gossip.

Thanks :cool: