Getting Things Done

Ep. 354: A Deep Dive into the Reflect Step of GTD

Getting Things Done

Show Notes

In this Skills Lab, we take a deep dive into the Reflect step in the GTD workflow. With quizzes, exercises, and practice scenarios, this will be a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice. This podcast is the first 25 minutes of an hour long webinar. To listen or watch the entire hour, please visit GTD Connect.

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