tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post296455736451760114..comments2024-03-28T10:34:56.034-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: My GTD Set Up - David Popely - Guest PostLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-27598549827047773262018-08-30T17:13:17.024-04:002018-08-30T17:13:17.024-04:006 years later from the last comment and still equa...6 years later from the last comment and still equally relevant and inspiring. Thanks!Mike Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00602348778540409503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-4980366306732568302012-06-10T06:07:38.710-04:002012-06-10T06:07:38.710-04:00Hi just found this site and would love to see some...Hi just found this site and would love to see some more recent photos of GTD setups as just starting and trying to set my own Filofax (A5 Ochre Malden) up to work for mePensandPaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08306245379134683825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-68450273599092157322012-04-25T16:29:18.612-04:002012-04-25T16:29:18.612-04:00This really is amazing, to still be getting commen...This really is amazing, to still be getting comments this far on from the original post - thank you! I'm glad it's working out for you....it's certainly working for me. The only real 'upgrade' I have done this year is to change the whole thing over the cotton cream. I'm running everything on ruled paper *only* - no forms (you can only get to-do forms in cotton cream anywayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-5126989318880730042012-04-25T15:00:02.642-04:002012-04-25T15:00:02.642-04:00Thanks again David for this fab post - so far this...Thanks again David for this fab post - so far this year I have stuck to the principle of one life one filo, inspired by this post back in December. I do have a couple of binders for putting other things in, but they are not for planning or organising, just things that I want to keep, eg. my happiness binder. :o)LJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16778171833372717942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-23434715392656837372012-04-25T08:58:38.163-04:002012-04-25T08:58:38.163-04:00Thank you foe the kind comment...I do think that t...Thank you foe the kind comment...I do think that technology can often complicate more than it simplifies, and for me, the comfort of knowing I have 'everything in hand' is worth more than the ability to move data quickly between devices (which I recognise is a strength). <br /><br />Although this was posted in December 2011, I find I am still using substantially the same set-up, which Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-76813912199198223862012-04-24T19:08:51.484-04:002012-04-24T19:08:51.484-04:00Awesome post. Been heavily into iPad+Omnifocus for...Awesome post. Been heavily into iPad+Omnifocus for my gtd-life, but you inspired me to get my old Filo out again... A simpler way without all the bells and whistles of the tech-version....Thomas Ekeberg-Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07554266848614349599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-56408880288510217382012-02-23T07:54:47.259-05:002012-02-23T07:54:47.259-05:00@Darcy Thank you for the kind comments! Despite ap...@Darcy Thank you for the kind comments! Despite appearances of being 'settled' it really *is* a work in progress, all the time :)<br /><br />Good luck with your own efforts.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-86687189881798839392012-02-22T10:31:22.797-05:002012-02-22T10:31:22.797-05:00Your binder looks so neat and organized. Oh yes, I...Your binder looks so neat and organized. Oh yes, I also love having all my stuff compiled in one place to avoid clutter and save more time. Your binder set-up is truly admirable. I'll definitely use it for my next business meeting.<br /><br />-<a href="http://www.quantumbuyers.com/peachtree-quantum-2012-software.aspx" rel="nofollow">Darcy Grubaugh</a>Darcy Grubaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515685846958441158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-78824593389780845362012-01-10T23:45:46.591-05:002012-01-10T23:45:46.591-05:00I am a massive believer in the 'one life, one ...I am a massive believer in the 'one life, one organiser' system. I get totally lost if I think beyond one diary!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-69635441246738309812011-12-29T11:00:34.747-05:002011-12-29T11:00:34.747-05:00Tim - many thanks for your swift response. Much ap...Tim - many thanks for your swift response. Much appreciated. I'm sure an article with pictures would be much appreciated at some time too.<br /><br />Best Wishes<br />DavidDavid F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10494695138868118332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-45974042639733337152011-12-29T09:15:50.865-05:002011-12-29T09:15:50.865-05:00"Unknown" David - if I get time I'll..."Unknown" David - if I get time I'll try to write something for Steve to use here, (if anyone is interested). <br /><br />In brief: -it's pretty easy to remove a Filofax ring (gently ease back the rivet metals and lift off mech) and substitute another. I had intended to buy a cheap Adelphi purely to use the 20mm ring. However, none has come up at a sensible price, so I'veTim Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320789185450598620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-15826387567689410652011-12-29T06:49:36.451-05:002011-12-29T06:49:36.451-05:00Tim - are you fitting the 18mm rings to your A5 Ho...Tim - are you fitting the 18mm rings to your A5 Holborn as a DIY job or are you getting someone to do it for you? Have you sourced the rings from filofax?<br /><br />Please excuse the questions but I've not come across anyone doing this before and I might be interested in doing osmething similar.<br /><br />Best Wishes<br />DavidDavid F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10494695138868118332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-27748321827996838522011-12-29T06:33:25.571-05:002011-12-29T06:33:25.571-05:00hi Next Action Hero....that's a really interes...hi Next Action Hero....that's a really interesting setup. I have a lot of respect for people who manage to run a two-binder system, but it just doesn't work for me. Like Gerard, I'd love to see some images.....<br /><br />@livermac69 Good question, but I honestly don't find I'm doing a lot of flicking around. Because all my tasks come out of the planner into the diary during Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-1512812095702500892011-12-28T18:38:13.608-05:002011-12-28T18:38:13.608-05:00Thanks David - a really interesting insight - both...Thanks David - a really interesting insight - both into your latest organiser/planner thinking and giving much food for thought to those of us not previously familiar with GTD. <br /><br />Whilst some posts (dare I say, such as on different coloured Filofax leathers!) may only be of passing interest to some of us, your article is motivational and at a time when most of us are reviewing our Tim Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320789185450598620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-77407788063594693932011-12-28T18:23:53.434-05:002011-12-28T18:23:53.434-05:00Hi David. Loved this post. Just one question, havi...Hi David. Loved this post. Just one question, having 1 binder do you find it frustrating flicking around from one area to another? I think this is the root of my desire for a 2nd binder to allow me to work between them. Any thoughts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-29804372886087699912011-12-28T18:02:26.457-05:002011-12-28T18:02:26.457-05:00Giovani, alles klar - wunderbar!
Hi Next Action H...Giovani, alles klar - wunderbar!<br /><br />Hi Next Action Hero, aka Mark. Let us all know when you get the blog post up - some images would be great.Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12161724366696139219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-75191969756351765932011-12-28T17:37:42.407-05:002011-12-28T17:37:42.407-05:00Great post David its good to have such a detailed ...Great post David its good to have such a detailed insight into a GTD setup. I’ve been using GTD with FF for the last few months & my set up has similarities but some differences & might be of interest to the bloggers & readers here as an alternative imlpementation.<br /><br />I use an Ochre Personal Malden (sound familiar?!) for my home & personal life, which goes everywhere with Mark Finlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16561585097695629805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-11525260883987879052011-12-28T16:32:24.442-05:002011-12-28T16:32:24.442-05:00I really enjoyed this, David. Thanks for opening ...I really enjoyed this, David. Thanks for opening up your GTD system; I'll use some of it to help me with mine!Adirondack Explorerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03012079399581698779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-31359564796728946562011-12-28T16:30:45.101-05:002011-12-28T16:30:45.101-05:00@savannah The simple answer is, you have to do the...@savannah The simple answer is, you have to do the weekly review, it's the central focus which makes GTD work, in my opinion. As you can see, my use of the Day on 2 Pages (which includes a to-do list per day) is really a departure from the GTD 'purists', so some of my next actions go straight onto the diary to-do lists. Other, if they're not deadlined and /or urgent, go on the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-15569264453622660562011-12-28T16:11:24.175-05:002011-12-28T16:11:24.175-05:00Great story. I think I have been convinced to use...Great story. I think I have been convinced to use my personal Finchley as my one and only binder for 2012. I hope I can get used to the smaller page size.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-84764055208477852962011-12-28T15:48:19.621-05:002011-12-28T15:48:19.621-05:00Hi Gerard,
Mr. P's guess is correct!! ;))
The...Hi Gerard,<br /><br />Mr. P's guess is correct!! ;))<br />The other day I watched a video where the Saint, like Mr. P calls him, said that.<br /><br />Check the link http://bvo.com/programmes/david-allen-full-interview<br /><br />How are you? Your post the other day was excellent!<br /><br />Giovanigdigesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11651977530203015614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-28182030881159492392011-12-28T15:11:46.758-05:002011-12-28T15:11:46.758-05:00David-
Excellent! I've been waiting for this. ...David-<br />Excellent! I've been waiting for this. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />My question is how do you keep on top of all the lists? Do you review them all daily to prioritize for the day?Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17003825861681005048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-68656822410443279062011-12-28T13:17:00.559-05:002011-12-28T13:17:00.559-05:00@J borrow away!.....What's your current 2012 s...@J borrow away!.....What's your current 2012 setup? I'd be interested to know, and I think we should be encouraging others to share theirs as well...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-41878973644303637252011-12-28T13:14:17.211-05:002011-12-28T13:14:17.211-05:00I love this, David! I also agree with the 'one...I love this, David! I also agree with the 'one life, one organizer' principle. But maybe that is just because we have both fallen in love with the Malden! <br /><br />I'm pretty much set with my 2012 set up, but may have to borrow some of these ideas for tweaks in the coming days!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-84018132679370409562011-12-28T10:41:53.761-05:002011-12-28T10:41:53.761-05:00Gerard I think he means St David Allen :)
Using t...Gerard I think he means St David Allen :)<br /><br />Using the period betwixt Christmas and the New Year to get all my loose ends tied up prior to my return to 'real' work on Tuesday of next week. I've always found this to be a *great* time for planning....trust you are all having a great break and will return to the fray fully refreshed next week.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com