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Getting off the ground - feeling panicked/worried

Hi all.

I’ve read through most of Getting Things Done about twice now, thought about implementing it quite a bit, and even posted here once or twice. I’ve bought a filing cabinet (something I swore I’d never do), a stack of folders and adhesive labels, and a bunch of index cards. I’ve decided to give it a go, since I’m in my last year at uni, working part-time, and usually have a few personal/freelance projects on the go at any one time as well as a social life to keep a grip on, so there’s a lot of stuff to manage there.  read more »

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Getting Things Done with Independent Classes

Hello!

I am a college student, taking independent classes. This means that, except for one online class, I have little accountability. Unfortunately, this has always been a problem with me.

Are there any tips and tricks for applying to GTD to this situation? I basically am just handed a syllabus and the reading material. Although I can set due dates for the units, I still procrastinate and am not efficient in getting things done!  read more »

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not having to remember to sync an iphone

Having just switched to an iPhone, the huge thing that’s not there any more is wireless syncing.

When I wake up at 4am having remembered I need to do something today, I just put it in my phone and go back to sleep; and trust the syncing to be reminded at the appropriate time.  read more »

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