Welcome friends! I recently started diving into the "Getting Things Done" method, or GTD, and was amazed by how well some of its principles work. For those who don't know, this method was developed by productivity expert David Allen, and is all about helping you get organized, stay focused, and achieve your goals.

One of the key principles of GTD is the idea of "inbox zero", which I recently showed how to implement in one of my videos. Inbox zero essentially means regularly clearing out your physical and digital inboxes, so that you have a clean slate to work from. By doing this, you can eliminate distractions and stay focused on the tasks at hand.

To get started with full GTD method, Allen recommends following these five steps:

1. Capture: Write down everything that has your attention, whether it's a to-do list, an idea, or a problem that needs to be solved. This helps you get everything out of your head and onto paper, so you can focus on one task at a time.

2. Clarify: Decide what each item on your list means and what action needs to be taken. This helps you prioritize your tasks and focus on what's most important.

3. Organize: Put your tasks into categories, such as work, personal, or errands, and create a system for tracking and managing them. This could be a physical or digital planner, or a to-do list app.

4. Reflect: Regularly review your tasks and progress, and make any necessary adjustments to your system. This helps you stay on track and make sure you're focusing on the right things.

5. Engage: Take action on your tasks and make progress towards your goals.

By following these five steps, you can create a system that helps you stay organized, focused, and productive. As Allen writes in "Getting Things Done," "Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them." By following the GTD method, you can free up your mind and focus on what's most important.

So if you're looking to improve your productivity and get more done, give the GTD method a try and let me know how it works for you. With a little bit of organization and focus, you can achieve your goals and make progress towards becoming the best version of yourself.

Cheers,Ignasi 🚀

🎥 My new videos

✨ - In this video I share my efficient inbox management system for corporate jobs, which I use every day. It includes how to create an action-based folder structure, prioritize e-mails efficiently and how to incorporate it into your daily workflow.

💡 This week's recommendations

📕 Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear. This book provides a comprehensive guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones. It outlines a practical framework for habit formation based on small, incremental changes that can have a big impact over time. The book also includes real-world examples and actionable tips to help readers apply the principles in their own lives.

📲 Tech: Headspace app. This app provides guided meditation sessions that can help individuals reduce stress and improve their mental well-being. The app offers a variety of meditation styles, from mindfulness to visualization, and has features such as daily reminders and progress tracking to help users stay motivated.

🎤 Podcast: "The Importance of Being Dirty: Lessons from Mike Rowe" from The Tim Ferriss Show. In this episode, host Tim Ferriss interviews Mike Rowe, the host of the television series Dirty Jobs, about the importance of hard work, perseverance, and getting your hands dirty. Rowe shares stories from his career as a television host and offers insights on how to find fulfillment and meaning in your work, regardless of your job title or industry.

🤔 Question of the week

What is one thing you could do today to move closer to your goals?