It would appear that Allan Hoffman fell into the trap of looking for the perfect system, the perfect methodology, the perfect way to “do” GTD. That is not what it is about.

“Do” your stuff. Don’t “do” your GTD.

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I’ve wondered about the latter claim. Is it possible the majority of GTDers gravitate toward the method because it taps into their already well-developed belief in the importance of staying organized? Or, even worse, is it possible GTD adherents really get nothing done, or not much, because they spend so much time perfecting their organizational systems, categorizing their tasks, trying out GTD software — everything, that is, except focusing on the task at hand?

That’s what scared me away from the book. As I embarked on GTDing my life, I was doing less, not more. But the experience doesn’t stop me from trolling GTD websites now and then to pick up the odd organizational tip here and there.

Allan Hoffman may be reached at netscan@allanhoffman.com

Do any of you have a suggestion for Mr. Hoffman? Leave a note in the comments, and I will send him an e-mail.