I have been reading Leo Babauta’s blog for some time and I have found his tips and insights very helpful when setting up my business. Some time ago I bought his eBook “Zen To Done” and finally sat down to read it through. He simplifies the GTD process to a minimalist set of habits to create. I am going to start implementing them one by one in my own practice and hope to get my clients to think along the same lines.
The steps are as follows:
- Collect
- Process
- Plan
- Do
- Simple trusted system
- Organize
- Review
- Simplify
- Routine
- Find your passion
The minimalist version of ZTD is just the top four. Good place to start.
Tools needed:
A small notebook that you carry everywhere and a writing utensil. Nothing fancy. Leo likes (as do I) Moleskine notebooks. They have kept good company in the likes of Ernest Hemmingway, Picasso and Van Gogh. Wouldn’t you love a peek? Imagine if your ideas stand the test of time as theirs have.
I am going to start with the minimalist version. Leo stresses establishing one or two new habits at a time and using them for 30 days before adding more. That makes a lot of sense to me. Sometime I wind up organizing so much that I don’t get to the work. What is important is to find that balance and stick to it.
If you would like to read Leo’s ebook, you can buy it here for $9.50.
So today, I am clearing my in box. I’ll start step by step, making changes in my habits one at a time. How about you? Ready to join me? I’ll write about my progress.
