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Black Belt Productivity reminds me of something that I wrestle with all the time: GTD isn’t a static framework. While there are a few unbending rules (like review frequently), there still isn’t a stone tablet hidden away in David Allen’s office with the “perfect” blend of productivity tools. Really, most of it is open to interpretation.

I have always realized that whatever works for you, may not work for me. It is all about getting YOUR things done in a way that you enjoy. As David states, your system has to be fun for you use, for you to use it.

Translation: If you can get things done best with a combination of post-it notes, papayas and a bicycle tire, more power to ya.

And I don’t know about you, but fun for me is constantly tweaking my system. I’m always on the lookout for productivity tools that enhance or completely change my system because, well… I like to party.

A lot of people prefer to find one system and stick with it until they die, but not this guy. While I may be looked down upon by moleskine purists, I still crave finding better ways to get more done, no matter what the medium. I don’t think this is a bad thing either. This means that there is constant thought about the inner-workings of GTD. It’s always in the back of my noodle, whether I like it or not. And I think The David would agree that’s not all bad.

(Oh, by the way: I’ve got no beef with my GTDing moleskine brothers and sisters. I’ve thought many-a-time about picking one up, but never got around to it. So if I said anything considered disrespectful, it was really out of jealousy :))

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