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Hello all. I am brand new to the GTD system (Started one week ago). I am haveing some problems finding a good trusted system. I asked Merlin for advice and he directed me to you the reader for help. I am looking for suggestions on how to get this system into my life. thank you in advance for your answers and suggestions. Have a Very Merry Christmas

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Sometimes it's just a matter...

downWrite wrote:

Sometimes it's just a matter of rewriting the action to the appropriate audience as sabreuse says. For instance, I have "make a list of networking opportunities." But why haven't I started about this. As I think about it, I don't want to create a big fat list of people I'm never going to call in a million years. Such a list would sit on my desk and mock me for not having a real career or any real contacts in the industry. Maybe I should rewrite and say "make a list of people who would be fun to talk with."

You get the point.

That's an excellent suggestion. How you word things can make all the difference. Ask anybody trying to hide the truth without lying. (wink)

 
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