memex/system/skills/GTD.org

SKILL: Getting Things Done (GTD)

• Philosophy
• The Workflow
  • 1. Capture (Inbox)
  • 2. Clarify (Process)
  • 3. Organize
  • 4. Reflect (Review)
  • 5. Engage

Philosophy

Capture everything. Clarify the next action. Organize into projects. Reflect regularly. Engage with confidence.

The Workflow

1. Capture (Inbox)

• Everything that enters your awareness goes into `memex/0_inbox/`.
• No friction. No filtering. Just get it out of the user's head.

2. Clarify (Process)

• Review the Inbox daily.

• Is it actionable?

  • No: Trash it, Archive it (`6_reference`), or Incubate it (`memex/gtd.org` under `* Incubate`).

  • Yes: What's the next action?

    • If <2 minutes, DO IT NOW.
    • If it's a project (>1 step), add to `memex/gtd.org` under `* Projects` and create a dedicated project folder in `5_projects/` if detailed planning is needed.
    • If it's for someone else, delegate and track in `memex/gtd.org`.

3. Organize

• GTD Hub: All Actions, Projects, Incubate items, and Habits go to `memex/gtd.org`. This is the single source of truth for your Emacs agenda and `org-gtd`.
• Fleeting Notes: Use `memex/1_daily/` for non-actionable thoughts or meeting notes from the day.
• Project Artifacts: Deep work, technical specs, and drafts go to `5_projects/` or `3_drafts/`.
• Reference material: Non-actionable knowledge goes to `6_reference/` or `2_notes/`.

4. Reflect (Review)

• Daily Review: Process the inbox. Update `memex/gtd.org`.
• Weekly Review: Review all projects in `memex/gtd.org`. Brainstorm new tasks. Clear the mental clutter.

5. Engage

• Use `memex/gtd.org` and Emacs agenda to decide what to work on based on Context, Time, Energy, and Priority.