See also: the list of current contributions to this meme.
It’s been said that “Curiosity killed the cat”. Well, not for me. I’m a firm believer in “Curiosity educated the cat!”
I don’t know about you, but as a GTDer I’ve always been very curious about other people’s GTD setup. Having switched GTD setups a couple of times myself, I know it can take some time and experimenting to settle on a specific GTD setup that is most suited to you. To save time, money and effort, I think we can all learn from each other’s GTD setup!
Every time I hear, read or preferably see something about somebody else’s GTD setup, I learn something new. It either gives me an idea for my own GTD setup, or it makes my belief in my own trusted GTD system stronger. By the way, a good GTD setup is not just tools to me. It is a combination of good habits supported by the right tools.
In order to make everybody benefit from your experiences and the choices that led up to your current GTD setup, I am starting a GTD meme here about your killer GTD setup. Read on to find out how to participate!
Starting a GTD Meme: Your Killer GTD Setup?
Participating in this GTD meme is simple and possible for both bloggers and non-bloggers. I am asking you to:
1. Write a blog post about your killer GTD setup.
If you are a blogger, I would like you to write a blog post about your killer GTD setup, including (but not restricted to) the following questions and topics:
- A description of your GTD setup and its main components (e.g. habits, techniques, tickler, desk, software, calendar, reference system), preferably with pictures of course.
- An explanation why this is the GTD setup to end all other GTD setups (for you, that is!) Please don’t just list what your setup consists of, but focus on why it works so well for you!
- How long have you been using this particular setup, what other GTD setups did you try and why did you discard them?
- What’s the most essential property of your killer GTD setup that keeps you from falling off the GTD bandwagon? In other words, how and why does this particular setup succeed in keeping you going with GTD where other setups have failed?
- Oh, did I mention to include many pictures to illustrate your point?
To make it really clear: of course I would like to read about your perfect Web 2.0 GTD app, but please don’t restrict your post to one particular tool. Write about your entire GTD setup!
2. Include a link to this article in your post
To make sure that other people can find the details about this GTD meme, I suggest you add a link to this article in your blog post. I would also appreciate a short e-mail to gtd [at] marvelz [dot] com to tell me when and where you have written about your GTD setup.
3. Tag other GTDers to write about their killer GTD setup
In order to make this meme spread among as many GTDers as possible, I would like you to tag as many people as you like. This could be another blogger or this could even be one of your faithful readers. If you tag somebody, please refer them to this post so they will know exactly what to do to continue this meme.
4. I will write a blog post about everybody’s combined effort
Obviously, this requires no effort on your part, other than to let me know what/when/where you have written something about your GTD setup. I am committing myself to writing a summary post about the highlights of the GTD setups of those who participated in this GTD meme. This will of course include a description of my own killer GTD setup!
What to do if you don’t blog?
If you’re a non-blogger, but you are a GTDer, I would like you to participate in this GTD meme in very much the same way as described above. However, instead of writing a blog post, I encourage you to send me an e-mail (gtd [at] marvelz [dot] com) and/or to add a comment to this post!
OK, enough already, let’s get this thing started!
To get this GTD meme started, I am tagging the following bloggers: GTD Wannabe (I know you are currently looking for a new GTD setup), Matthew Cornell, Jeroen Sangers (in English please! 
), Stephen Smith, Andrew Flusche, Jennifer George, Glen Stansberry and Dragos Roua.
Even if you’re not tagged by me or some other GTDer, I encourage you to participate in this meme!
Thank you for participating in this GTD meme and for sharing your killer GTD setup with all of us!
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This is quite a meme! The killer setup? It’s only 5:30 am and I have to think about this? Okay, challenge accepted!
@Stephen:
I didn’t know you are a slow starter! ;P
Thanks for responding to my meme, I’ll be eagerly awaiting your blog post.
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I’ll add this to my Most Important Tasks for the day!
@Jennifer:
I’m honored that you consider participating in this meme as an MIT for today! I’m looking forward to reading your contribution!
The quote goes, “Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.”
I’m a curious cat indeed, and can’t wait to read what everyone submits. (And will attempt to post my own system, too.)
This is a great idea. Thank you for organizing it.
All the best,
CLKL
@CLKL:
Thanks for your positive response and feel free to join this GTD meme!
Ok, meme accepted. You’re responsible for the first English entry on El Canasto….
@Jeroen:
Fantastic! I’m really glad that you accepted this meme. Perhaps you could create a bilingual entry on your blog?
That’s exactly what I am doing, as I think this is also interesting for my regular readers.
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Here’s my post: http://lifemuncher.blogspot.com/2007/06/my-killer-gtd-setup.html
Great Meme, just been tagged by Stephen - here is my contribution http://www.blog.7breaths.co.uk/2007/06/ive-been-tagged-by-stephen-over-at-hd.html
I am a GTD wannabe. I really need some help and thus far have not really found what I need.
@Dal:
Perhaps I or one of the readers of this GTD blog can help you if you tell us what you need help with. If you prefer, mail directly to gtd [at] marvelz [dot] com.
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@Jeroen:
You’re quite right! Thanks for the tip; I hadn’t heard about her site before.
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Great meme Idea! Here is my response.
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@Dal:
Not many of us have actually “arrived”, most of us are constantly on the road trying to get where we want to be. If I were you - and I would feel there are still missing parts in my GTD implementation and GTD mindset - I would first check the 5 main components for “leaks”.
CAPTURING: Did you capture all of your “stuff” and are you still capturing everything that pops up in your mind?
PROCESSING: Are you processing your notes, are you emptying your virtual and physical in-baskets on a regular basis?
ORGANIZING: Are you storing your information, reference material, actions, project support material, etc. in a completely trusted system?
REVIEWING: Do you keep your GTD system up to date? Do you have a weekly review installed?
DOING: Are the lists overwhelming you? Are you procrastinating?
Switching to another method might work for you, but only do that if you have really given GTD your best shot. Besides, it’s better to combine the best tips and techniques from all the methodologies into a system that works for you!
You might even consider hiring a personal coach to work with you.
Good luck!
Thanks for your help gtdfrk. I will look at these things you listed and see what I come up with. Thanks again.
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Hi
In David Allen’s book on Getting Things Done, he talks about spending an entire weekend on getting everything into an “in” box. Do you think that is feasible or should it be modified if we are talking about a larger project, such as a whole house?
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