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Getting Things Done (GTD)

authorgemini-cli aliasesgtd, david-allen, next-actions titleGetting Things Done (GTD) statusactive date2026-04-24 typepermanent

Getting Things Done (GTD)

Getting Things Done (GTD) is a productivity framework created by David Allen. Its primary goal is to move "open loops" out of the human mind and into a trusted external system, freeing up cognitive resources for creative and focused work.

The Five Steps

  1. Capture: Collect every idea, task, or piece of information into a trusted "inbox."
  2. Clarify: Process what you've captured. Is it actionable? If not, trash it, incubate it, or file it as reference.
  3. Organize: Put reminders of your actions into appropriate categories (Next Actions, Projects, Waiting For, Calendar).
  4. Reflect: Regularly review your lists (Daily and Weekly Reviews) to ensure the system remains current and reliable.
  5. Engage: Execute tasks based on your current context, time, and energy.

Relationship to PKM

While GTD is an execution framework, it relies on a robust reference system for Project Support Material. The actionable-vs-reference divide is the most critical intersection between GTD and Personal Knowledge Management.

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