GTD
I got around to building v3 of the Airtable GTD tracker / dashboard template to share. Feel free to make a copy and get started!
I run my life on GTD and am a huge advocate for the framework.
For the past several years, I’ve recommended it to many friends. I built my GTD tracker / dashboard on Airtable, and have shared a template with them.
Leveraging Airtable’s feature, I can sync this workspace with my Google Calendar. I’ve configured the setup to receive a daily digest of my tasks via Email. It’s typically in my inbox by 5:30AM Pacific Time, so I get to see what I have due that day.
Seriously. I run my life on this framework!
Not sure how it works? Read more below.
The GTD framework
Here’s a 15 min primer article on GTD: https://hamberg.no/gtd
GTD—or “Getting things done”—is a framework created by David Allen for organizing and tracking your tasks and projects.
Next Action- next action should be the next physical, visible action to move the project closer to its goalWaiting For- have a task that is “blocked” because you are waiting for someone else to do somethingIn- backlog or recurring tasks [0]Someday/maybe- this list simply contains ideas and projects you might want to realize at some time in the future
[0] Recurring task is my own modification to the framework.
Operating the framework is simple
Anytime I think of something I need to do on the go, I bring up the Airtable app on my phone, and add it to the list. Things like, pay vet bills, file FSA reimbursement, etc.
When I have a project that I want to tackle, I would create a Project and add a bunch of tasks to In, and pull in the immediate next steps to Next Action.
At the beginning of each week, I review the list.
Never forget a task
I am forgetful, but thanks to this framework, all the life TODOs become a breeze. I plan vacations, side projects, and manage work projects through GTD.
The first year I started doing this, was right before the 2018 Burning Man (I, Robot). I became a true believer, when I returned home after several days in the desert, and was able to pick up exactly where I left off. Without missing a beat!
Convinced? Click here to checkout the Airtable GTD tracker / dashboard template that I made. Make a copy. Enjoy!
Bonus: I added a couple of tasks in the Airtable template to help you get started, including setting up the Google Calendar sync.