GTD with Things 3

by Eric Bowers

If you’re looking forward to using Cultured Code’s Things 3 in a very effective way, then “GTD with Things 3” may be just what you’re looking for. This book is a guided workflow walk-through of Cultured Code’s “Things” (ver. 3.0) app, while integrating the principles and structure set forth in David Allen’s “Getting Things Done” book. “GTD with Things 3” shows you how to : • Structure large projects • Use a repeating “weekly review” workflow • Organize your goals… and much more. With plenty of screen shots and user-friendly language, this guide will aid in the development of your own holistic approach to life-management in an un-complicated way, using the all new version of the “Things” app!

Genres: Personal Development, Productivity

121 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 28, 2017

Reviews

[Sergey Orlov · Rating 1 out of 5]

Absolutely superficial with lots of errors and typos

I hope I will be able to return the book which hardly qualifies as one. It could be a blog or an article if not for many mistakes, typos, and formatting issues. Looks like the author is so overwhelmed with GTD he couldn’t find the time to proofread his creation.

[Adam · Rating 5 out of 5]

TLDR: Very helpful to experienced Things and GTD users. Would be useful for those brand new to Things. Assumes working knowledge of GTD so not the resource to learn the system.

Review:
I’m already a regular user of both GTD and Things 3, so I read this book hoping to pick up some tips and tricks to add to my routine. I got what I was looking for! A few very helpful updates (eg naming conventions of Areas, putting Projects underneath Areas, learning the new Siri commands) made this a worthwhile purchase. Yes there are a few spelling mistakes but I didn’t buy the book to be a dictionary, I bought it for smarts! It was a quick read with actionable tips that I put in place as I read.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this hoping to learn some tips. I’ve been using GTD for several years and have mostly used Omnifocus. Recently I’ve started using Things 3 and comparing to Omnifocus 3. I’ve had a lot of testing and have developed over time. I’ve got my system down pretty tight. Still, I am always willing to learn from others when I am able. Hence acquiring this book.

If, however, you are new to Things 3, or perhaps still wondering how to implement GTD into the system, I heartily recommend this book. It is clear and to the point. No mysteries here. Plenty of screenshots as well.

[Artur · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little practical guide that describes author's system for GTD with Things 3. Short but good, changed my own system and so far it works great. It is especially nice that author describes the entire practice involving a number of Apple devices with Things 3 and the common use cases that arise during the day which leads to a well-rounded instruction ready to use from the start and not needing any big adjustments.

[Wojciech Ozimek · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are looking for GTD introduction this book will not help you. But if you know the basics of GTD and you are looking on how to build your own supporting system using Things 3, Evernote, Bear and other tools - this is a good starting point. It's more like a tutorial than complicated lecture, so don't expect a lot of management / psychology insights.

[Damian Michalak · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good overview of the GTD process with a set of applicable tips for all the Things 3 fans. Highly recommended!

[Christian Krämer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Things3 is so easy it almost doesn't need a book if you are a experienced GTD nerd, but it should be very helpful for beginners and people who might do the next step from "a list to buy your milk" to planning your projects