This week, we’re diving into what it means to have a Mind Like Water®.
David Allen describes it as:
“A mental and emotional state in which your head is clear, able to create and respond freely, unencumbered with distractions and split focus.”
The resources below highlight how GTD® coaches embody this principle when the unplanned shows up.
99% Is A Trap. 100% Is Where It’s At.
David Allen explains why an incomplete capture system can be worse than having no system at all.
When your brain doesn’t fully trust your GTD setup, it holds onto mental clutter, keeping you in reactive mode rather than letting you operate strategically.
Discover what it takes to achieve a Mind Like Water.
👉 Read the full blog post here.
When Life Gets Tough
GTD Coach Meg Edwards shares a personal story about a week spent supporting a terminally ill family member, while still showing up for her clients.
Her experience shows how a “Mind Like Water” isn’t just for inboxes and project lists, it’s also a skillset that anchors you in life’s most emotionally turbulent moments.
👉 Watch the full video (9 minutes) here.
When the Week Falls Apart
What do you do when your day (and then your entire week) gets hijacked by the unplanned?
GTD Coach Mary O’Malley shares a story that working parents, and anyone who’s had their plans derailed, can relate to.
Learn how having a “Mind Like Water” and using the GTD Weekly Review® got her back on track without missing a beat.
👉 Watch the full video (4 minutes) here.
Quote of the Week
“I think anything is possible if you have the mindset and the will and desire to do it and put the time in.” – Roger Clemens
Feel like someone you know is drowning in the unplanned? Show them the importance of adopting a Mind Like Water by sharing this post with them.
Cheers,
GTD Focus
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