The Surprising Truth About Why Your To-Do List Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It) [Part 2] | Lazy Leverage #39

2025-01-02

This is part 2 of a 2 part episode. Check out part 1 first! Ever wonder how top entrepreneurs manage dozens of projects without losing their minds? In this deep-dive episode, Jon Matzner reveals his secret weapon: the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology. Watch as he transforms a chaotic email inbox into a streamlined system that actually works. Whether you're drowning in tasks or just tired of forgetting important details, this conversation will revolutionize how you think about productivity. Timestamps(0:26)...

This is part 2 of a 2 part episode. Check out part 1 first!

Ever wonder how top entrepreneurs manage dozens of projects without losing their minds? In this deep-dive episode, Jon Matzner reveals his secret weapon: the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology. Watch as he transforms a chaotic email inbox into a streamlined system that actually works. Whether you're drowning in tasks or just tired of forgetting important details, this conversation will revolutionize how you think about productivity.

Timestamps
(0:26) Introduction
(0:39) Next Actions (To-Do) vs. Projects
(06:21) Creating Actionable Next Steps
(08:55) Building Your Master Project List
(11:10) Practical GTD Implementation
(16:20) Project organization & End States
(19:20) Moving from Email to GTD
(22:00) Calendar Management
(25:36) Weekly reviews and system maintenance
(28:00) Next actions & Project demonstration
(34:00) Trust in the system
(36:39) System implementation and brain space
(39:56) Closing thoughts on GTD implementation

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