My system, mostly:

http://kvet.ch/pages/gtd-whitepaper-emory

I like to have my ticklers as appointments which are synced to my handset.

I think using appointments for meetings and "Today you must do X!" is the best way for me to handle those types of things.

I like to carry as little as possible for the maximum effect, so I usually eschew planners and such, but if you are looking for a nice one, you can't go wrong with a Franklin Covey.

Or just get a really nice binder from them, and print your own sheets from DIYPlanner! They have some very flexible and very-well-suited-for-GTD templates there.

My first impression is that you have several ways to do the same thing. It sounds like calendar information may go in one of several places, for example. I'd suggest making a checklist in which you (1) list all of your inboxes, and (2) list your partitions: calendar/tickler/projects/somdaymaybes/nextactions, and exactly where they go. If there's any overlap, partition, so that your categories are distinct, and you can put walls between them.

Having exactly one place for each kind of information, should help the system be more maintainable. That way, you know where to put things, and you know where to find things, and you waste less time checking multiple buckets for something, or moving things from one bucket to another.

Sounds like a good start! Good luck!

Webb

Hi there ... it sounds like you're off to a great start. Don't get discouraged and stick with it!

I agree with Webb ... it's best if you simplify. The easier it is to maintain the system, and the fewer tools you have to use, the more likely you'll be to stick with it. I use a simple notebook, a simple calendar (GCal), and a simple GTD program (Tracks). See my GTD implementation:

http://zenhabits.blogspot.com/2007/01/my-gtd-implementation.html

I also think you should keep your weekly review as simple as possible (see How to keep your weekly review to under an hour: http://zenhabits.blogspot.com/2007/02/how-to-do-weekly-review-in-under-hour.html).

Hope this helps. Main thing: do what works for you. If your system is working, don't worry about what anyone else says. If you feel like it's too much work, simplify. Go analog. Streamline. Get rid of some tools. The easier it is to enter stuff into your system, and review the system, the better.

Good luck!

Leo
Zen Habits
http://zenhabits.blogspot.com/

I did exactly this kind of process, listing all inputs and storage areas. It was a big help in me getting my head wrapped around actually using GTD. It really helped me clear away some of the "roadblocks" I had in my system. You have to try to make the desired behavior, ie using the system, as easy as possible.

I'm using an online web application to manage my daily tasks, next actions, contexts... etc., since most of the time I'm connected to the Internet (I have wi-fi all over my office and at home).

I'm also using a good-old-traditional calendar (small one, size of A6) that fits right into my pocket.

Sometimes I'm using Outlook and syncing it with my mobile phone - especially to have something reminded about (birthdays, etc.)

In "My documents" folder on my laptop I have an "_inbox" folder where I put all the "to process" stuff.

This setup works great for me ;-)

thanks to everyone...i am slowly moving out of my treo and computer and onto just one calender. You have all been very helpful