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Filing system recommendations for limited space

I'm not only new here but I'm also new to GTD.

I've got the audio CD's of David & Co. and listen to these at every opportunity. I'm also half way through the book.

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for implementing/purchasing equipment for someone (me) who has limited space in the house. I currently live in a rented small house where there is NO space for an office desk/drawers/In trays etc. I do have a dinning room table however. I do like the idea of the "tickler" system and will be purchasing one of these when I find one that is appropriate.

Grateful for any advice someone can give.

Regards,

Jason

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One tip that someone shared...

pooks;7982 wrote:

One tip that someone shared here that I've really liked is this --

Since you presumably are going to pull "today's" file first thing, and put it in your inbox "to do" today --

Anything new that comes in today that doesn't have an obvious process attached to it can go in "tomorrow's" file to get processed tomorrow, if you like. It keeps your desk and mind clear.

This is definitely something I use, and that I love about the tickler. Sometimes, especially late in the day, if I'm getting new incoming items to work on, I'll review it quickly to see if it supercedes anything I'm currently working on, and if it doesn't, then I'll throw it in the tickler for tomorrow, and I actually process it the following morning when I've got a clear slate ahead of me, and nothing has been started.

 
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