D*I*Y Planner v3.

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Getting Things Done Reference Package

A personal note from Douglas Johnston, creator of the D*I*Y Planner:

Getting Things Done (a.k.a., GTD) is a fabulous book by David Allen that has
provided both methodology and motivation to millions of people (including
myself), enabling them to lead more productive lives. As I consider this book
to be the chief inspiration behind the D*I*Y Planner project, it is only right
that we offer some quick reference charts for the purposes of reminder and
meditation. I believe that these offer little benefit to anyone who has not
read the book; if this includes you, and you find use in the D*I*Y Planner kits,
I heartily recommend running to your local bookstore to purchase it. It may
change your life.

A disclaimer: all ideas here are David Allen’s, not mine. Thus, they are
subject to being withdrawn without notice whenever Mr. Allen asks. Two
diagrams are freely downloadable at the DavidCo website: the original GTD
digram from the book; and the advanced workflow diagram designed by Scott
Moehring. These are simply scaled and adjusted slightly to fit the pages of
your planner. The colour diagram on pages 3-4 was created by me to include
a few more concepts from the book (such as the weekly review), and in a
format more suitable to the D*I*Y Planner kits.

The most recent version of this package, along with the rest of the printable
template kits, can always be found at:
http://www.diyplanner.com/templates/official/classic

The DIYPlanner.com site also contains handbooks, how-to guides, documents

and numerous articles that can help you make the most of your planner.

Legal Rights & Disclaimers

Getting Things Done and related diagrams are copyright © David Allen, All
Rights Reserved.

All other D*I*Y Planner templates, covers, and relevant documentation are
©2004-2006 Douglas Johnston (email dougj@diyplanner.com) and are
released under the terms of a Creative Commons license:
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/
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Getting Things Done Quick Reference

Projects Weekly Review:

Commitments Loose papers
Communications Process your notes
Reports / Writings Previous calendar data
Meetings Upcoming calendar
Reviewing Empty your head
Financials Project / outcome lists
Administration Next Actions lists
Clients Waiting For lists
Marketing Relevant checklists
Systems / Supplies “STUFF” Someday/Maybe lists
Delegation Pending and support files
Errands Be creative & courageous
Pers./Prof. Development
Home/Office Maintenance
Community / Civic Issues IN BOX
Eliminate

What Is It?

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File REFERENCE
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ASAP

CALENDAR

Waiting For Lists Next Actions Lists/Folders/Trays Datebook / PDA

Based upon the book Getting Things Done by David Allen (All Rights Reserved by David Allen)
This diagram created by Douglas Johnston for the D*I*Y Planner project: www.DIYPlanner.com
Getting Things Done Quick Reference

Projects Weekly Review:

Commitments Loose papers
Communications Process your notes
Reports / Writings Previous calendar data
Meetings Upcoming calendar
Reviewing Empty your head
Financials Project / outcome lists
Administration Next Actions lists
Clients Waiting For lists
Marketing Relevant checklists
Systems / Supplies “STUFF” Someday/Maybe lists
Delegation Pending and support files
Errands Be creative & courageous
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Eliminate

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MAYBE
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File REFERENCE
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YES

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FOR ME:
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ASAP

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Waiting For Lists Next Actions Lists/Folders/Trays Datebook / PDA

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