Getting Things Done-What do I need?

[Thetech]

I decided to take the plunge into getting things done, but I'm confused.
What do I need to get started? I must admit I am a stranger to office supply store and have NO CLUE, as to what I'm supposed to look for?

Any help from any GTD'ers is much appreciated!

 

[Oil]

What are you trying to do?

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Get 'er done! Say what?

 

[xcript]

Wibble.

 

[Canai]

OK.

You'll need a shovel, some rope, duct tape, plastic sheeting, a hacksaw, an axe, and a 24 case of your favorite microbrew.

Don't forget the charcoal and lighter fluid.

 

[thecoolnessrune]

Originally posted by: Canai
OK.

You'll need a shovel, some rope, duct tape, plastic sheeting, a hacksaw, an axe, and a 24 case of your favorite microbrew.

Don't forget the charcoal and lighter fluid.

Also as it gets later you need a bottle of vodka, a broken off broom handle, and a rubber ducky.

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune

Originally posted by: Canai
OK.

You'll need a shovel, some rope, duct tape, plastic sheeting, a hacksaw, an axe, and a 24 case of your favorite microbrew.

Don't forget the charcoal and lighter fluid.

Also as it gets later you need a bottle of vodka, a broken off broom handle, and a rubber ducky.

Hostel meets ATOT orgy?

 

[Canai]

Originally posted by: Ns1

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune

Originally posted by: Canai
OK.

You'll need a shovel, some rope, duct tape, plastic sheeting, a hacksaw, an axe, and a 24 case of your favorite microbrew.

Don't forget the charcoal and lighter fluid.

Also as it gets later you need a bottle of vodka, a broken off broom handle, and a rubber ducky.

Hostel meets ATOT orgy?

I'll bring the catheters and condoms.

 

[Aluvus]

http://www.davidco.com/store/c...-Paperback-p-16175.php

Same price at Amazon

 

[Baked]

Get what done?

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: Aluvus
http://www.davidco.com/store/c...-Paperback-p-16175.php

Same price at Amazon

Literal Ninny!

 

[yelo333]

Ouch. This thread has already gone downhill...Guess that's AT for ya! :beer:

I'm not really very strict about GTDing as I should be, but here are a couple things you need: (really just repeating what's in the book)

- A filing cabinet or two or three or ... w/ one set of files A-Z (Have it in arms reach of your desk; this is REALLY helpful for organizing things!)
- A planner, especially the DIY planners (I used the hipsterPDA for awhile. Get yourself a good quality pen to go along with it)
(Alternative: a PDA. GTD seems almost designed for the Palm PDAs. That's what I'm using now, and I think it's what the author was using when he wrote the book)
- An inbox of some sort (actually, I still need to work on this; it's currently just my desk. Dirty desk -> bad, clean filed desk -> good)

Also, something I'm working on is make sure what you're doing at any point is actually on the todo list. Obviously, AT is not on my list of things to do, so I'm being kind of hypocritical by saying this...

I also find it helpful to carry around a piece of paper & pen/pencil in my pocket to write things down right away. Get it out of your head!

Oh, and 43folders.com is a great resource, along with lifehacker.com.

 

[Greenman]

Originally posted by: Canai
OK.

You'll need a shovel, some rope, duct tape, plastic sheeting, a hacksaw, an axe, and a 24 case of your favorite microbrew.

Don't forget the charcoal and lighter fluid.

I was going to suggest a dwarf, two quarts of motor oil and a chest protector.

 

[Thetech]

Originally posted by: yelo333
Ouch. This thread has already gone downhill...Guess that's AT for ya! :beer:

I'm not really very strict about GTDing as I should be, but here are a couple things you need: (really just repeating what's in the book)

- A filing cabinet or two or three or ... w/ one set of files A-Z (Have it in arms reach of your desk; this is REALLY helpful for organizing things!)
- A planner, especially the DIY planners (I used the hipsterPDA for awhile. Get yourself a good quality pen to go along with it)
(Alternative: a PDA. GTD seems almost designed for the Palm PDAs. That's what I'm using now, and I think it's what the author was using when he wrote the book)
- An inbox of some sort (actually, I still need to work on this; it's currently just my desk. Dirty desk -> bad, clean filed desk -> good)

Also, something I'm working on is make sure what you're doing at any point is actually on the todo list. Obviously, AT is not on my list of things to do, so I'm being kind of hypocritical by saying this...

I also find it helpful to carry around a piece of paper & pen/pencil in my pocket to write things down right away. Get it out of your head!

Oh, and 43folders.com is a great resource, along with lifehacker.com.

Lol, I agree this thread has gone downhill, I thought cool! `2 replies already!
Thanks.
What do you use as far as filing? What the hell is a tickler exactly? (DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT TOUCHIN' THAT ONE!)
What I need to know now is what do you use for the 43 folders or whatever, it just seems like a lot of folders. That's what I'm lost about I don't know what to buy.

 

[Thetech]

Bump

 

[moshquerade]

be sure to wear a swimsuit. skinny dipping could get you arrested.

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Originally posted by: Canai

Originally posted by: Ns1

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune

Originally posted by: Canai
OK.

You'll need a shovel, some rope, duct tape, plastic sheeting, a hacksaw, an axe, and a 24 case of your favorite microbrew.

Don't forget the charcoal and lighter fluid.

Also as it gets later you need a bottle of vodka, a broken off broom handle, and a rubber ducky.

Hostel meets ATOT orgy?

I'll bring the catheters and condoms.

I'll bring the chains, whips, and gags.

 

[vi edit]

Motivation, a pen, and a pad of paper are really the only things needed.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

Originally posted by: Canai
OK.

You'll need a shovel, some rope, duct tape, plastic sheeting, a hacksaw, an axe, and a 24 case of your favorite microbrew.

Don't forget the charcoal and lighter fluid.

whats the rope for?

 

[Atomic Playboy]

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim

Originally posted by: Canai
OK.

You'll need a shovel, some rope, duct tape, plastic sheeting, a hacksaw, an axe, and a 24 case of your favorite microbrew.

Don't forget the charcoal and lighter fluid.

whats the rope for?

Haven't you ever seen a zombie movie? Can't be too careful...

 

[IceBergSLiM]

Originally posted by: Atomic Playboy

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim

Originally posted by: Canai
OK.

You'll need a shovel, some rope, duct tape, plastic sheeting, a hacksaw, an axe, and a 24 case of your favorite microbrew.

Don't forget the charcoal and lighter fluid.

whats the rope for?

Haven't you ever seen a zombie movie? Can't be too careful...

dead alive count?

 

[FDF12389]

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim

Originally posted by: Atomic Playboy

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim

Originally posted by: Canai
OK.

You'll need a shovel, some rope, duct tape, plastic sheeting, a hacksaw, an axe, and a 24 case of your favorite microbrew.

Don't forget the charcoal and lighter fluid.

whats the rope for?

Haven't you ever seen a zombie movie? Can't be too careful...

dead alive count?

Scoobie Doo count?

 

[0roo0roo]

office supply?
just play blockle.

 

[Thetech]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
office supply?
just play blockle.

And come in 6th place again? I think not!

 

[yelo333]

Originally posted by: Thetech

Lol, I agree this thread has gone downhill, I thought cool! `2 replies already!
Thanks.
What do you use as far as filing? What the hell is a tickler exactly? (DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT TOUCHIN' THAT ONE!)
What I need to know now is what do you use for the 43 folders or whatever, it just seems like a lot of folders. That's what I'm lost about I don't know what to buy.

(sorry about the late reply, comcast has been down since Tuesday)

I don't use a tickler, for two reasons. First, I wouldn't be diciplined enough to move the files around every day. Second, it would be mostly empty. Instead, since I use a PDA, I set a task (not appointment) for whatever day I want to be reminded on. It won't disappear, since if I don't mark it as done, it will simply roll over into the next day.

When I was using a stack of index cards (hipsterPDA), I simply wrote reminders on the calendar. This is against the recommendations of the book, however, since he says to view your calendar as sacred, and only put things that absolutely must be done on it.

I don't have a super large amount of files yet, so I just have a nice heavy duty filing cabinet next to my desk, with plain manila file folders in it. You can pick up 100 for $7 or $8 at any office supply store.

Remember, if something seems too complicated and that you wouldn't use it, don't. Why add complexity to your life? I would just treat the book as a collection of ideas. Some may work for you, some won't.