Help me implement the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology from scratch.
Current system: [NONE / TO-DO LIST / SCATTERED NOTES / APP I DON'T USE PROPERLY]
Tool preference: [TODOIST / NOTION / THINGS / OBSIDIAN / PAPER / OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS]
Provide:
1. **Brain Dump**: Capture EVERYTHING on my mind right now (guided exercise)
2. **Clarify & Organise**: Sort every item into GTD categories (next actions, projects, someday/maybe, reference, waiting for)
3. **Context Lists**: Set up @computer, @phone, @errands, @home, @office lists
4. **Project Planning**: How to break multi-step projects into next actions
5. **Inbox Processing**: The daily habit of processing new inputs
6. **Weekly Review Template**: The 30-minute weekly review that keeps GTD working
7. **Tool Setup**: Step-by-step setup in my chosen app
8. **Quick Capture System**: How to capture thoughts instantly (anywhere, anytime)
9. **Common Mistakes**: Why most GTD attempts fail and how to avoid it
10. **Maintenance Mode**: The minimum weekly effort to keep the system running smoothly
Help me implement the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology from scratch.
Current system: [NONE / TO-DO LIST / SCATTERED NOTES / APP I DON'T USE PROPERLY]
Tool preference: [TODOIST / NOTION / THINGS / OBSIDIAN / PAPER / OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS]
Provide:
1. **Brain Dump**: Capture EVERYTHING on my mind right now (guided exercise)
2. **Clarify & Organise**: Sort every item into GTD categories (next actions, projects, someday/maybe, reference, waiting for)
3. **Context Lists**: Set up @computer, @phone, @errands, @home, @office lists
4. **Project Planning**: How to break multi-step projects into next actions
5. **Inbox Processing**: The daily habit of processing new inputs
6. **Weekly Review Template**: The 30-minute weekly review that keeps GTD working
7. **Tool Setup**: Step-by-step setup in my chosen app
8. **Quick Capture System**: How to capture thoughts instantly (anywhere, anytime)
9. **Common Mistakes**: Why most GTD attempts fail and how to avoid it
10. **Maintenance Mode**: The minimum weekly effort to keep the system running smoothly
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