Getting Things Done

On Wednesday, October 3, I conducted Part One of a time management workshop called, "Getting Things Done." (GTD) It's based on a model pioneered by David Allen. The Bible says, "Redeem the time.." (Eph. 5:16 NKJV). The New International Version reads, "Make the most of every opportunity..."

Time is a non-renewable resource. We will never get any more time, so we must make the best use of what we have. The main focus of GTD is getting everything off your mind and into a system that helps you plan and take action on everything that is important, big and small.

You can take this workshop online by clicking HERE.

Be blessed!

Time Management Workshop: "Getting Things Done"

On Wednesday, October 3 at 7:00pm, I will be teaching a workshop in our Firm Foundation Institute on the topic, "Getting Things Done." 

Getting Things Done (GTD) is an excellent time and project management model pioneered by David Allen. It is a model that fits within the biblical framework of "Redeem the time..." or as the NIV states it, "Make the most of every opportunity..." (Eph. 5:16).

Here's a link that provides a summary of the GTD model:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getting_Things_Done

Below are a few nuggets from Allen's book:

1.  If it's on your mind, your mind is not clear.

2.  Manage actions not priorities.

3.  The mind is a focusing tool, not a storage medium.

4.  There's no reason to having the same thought twice unless you like having that thought.

5.  You don't do projects, you do action steps related to them.

6.  Close open loops with action.

7.  Get Clean, Clear, Current and Complete

8.  "Stuff" are things we have allowed into our world for which there is no defined outcome or action steps. When stuff comes we need to define it or discard it.

We're going to have a great time! Come join us!

It's a Great Day!

It's a beautiful day here in Indianapolis this morning! I trust that it's a beautiful day where you are, whenever you read this post. Remember, that even when it's raining, the sun (and the SON) continues to radiate above the clouds of circumstances.

I am writing this post just before the beginning of our Sunday morning "Worship & Word Encounter." We use that phrase to indicate our purpose for gathering together. We expect to encounter our living God through worship and the ministry of the Word!

You listen to our Sunday service LIVE by logging onto our ministry website, http://www.newcovenant.org, and clicking on the "Listen Live" link.

Again, have a great day!

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