GTD and Note-Taking: Capture Everything

David Allen's Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology starts with one critical step: capture everything. Your note-taking system is the foundation of GTD.

The GTD Capture Principle

"Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them." Every open loop—anything pulling at your attention—needs to be captured in a trusted system.

What to Capture

• Tasks and to-dos
• Ideas and thoughts
• Reference information
• Meeting notes
• Project ideas
• Someday/maybe items

The Two-Minute Rule

When processing captured items, if something takes less than two minutes, do it immediately. Otherwise, defer it, delegate it, or file it.

Building a Trusted System

Your capture system must be: - **Ubiquitous** - Always available - **Quick** - Low friction to add items - **Reliable** - You trust it completely - **Regular** - You process it consistently

Weekly Review

GTD requires a weekly review where you: 1. Process all captured items 2. Review all active projects 3. Clear your inboxes 4. Update your task lists

NoteMe for GTD

Implement GTD in NoteMe: - **Inbox** - Quick capture note for new items - **Projects** - One note per project with next actions - **Reference** - Organized notes for reference material - **Someday** - Ideas for the future

The key is consistent capture and regular processing. Get it out of your head and into your notes.