About this episode

This episode explores the Areas of Focus horizon in the GTD methodology, distinguishing it from other commitments and providing practical scenarios.

In this Skills Lab we take a deep dive into the Areas of Focus horizon. What are typical areas, and how are they distinguished from your commitments on other horizons? We answer common questions, and explore practice scenarios. Below the video player there is a two-page PDF with sample professional and personal Areas of Focus. -- To watch this entire Skills Lab, please visit GTD Connect . Sign up for the GTD Newsletter This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity. Sign up for a free guest pass . Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It's easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the Getting Things Done book. You'll also get the support and encouragement of…

Topics covered

• Areas of Focus
• productivity
• GTD methodology
• commitments
• skills lab

Keywords

• GTD
• productivity
• Areas of Focus
• commitments
• skills lab
• GTD Connect
• David Allen

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GTD Connect, David Allen Company

Books & works: Getting Things Done

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