Getting Things Done — cheat sheet

The five steps and the decision flowchart on one page.

1

Capture

Write down everything that has your attention. Get it out of your head and into your inbox.

2

Clarify

Is it actionable? What is the next step? Decide now, act later.

3

Organize

Put it where it belongs: next actions, project, waiting for, someday, or reference.

4

Reflect

Weekly review: check every project, clear your inbox, revisit someday/maybe.

5

Engage

Look at your next actions by context. Pick one. Do it.

new item in inbox Is it actionable? no Trash · Reference Someday / maybe yes Under 2 minutes? yes Do it now no Multi-step outcome? yes Create project + define next action no Right person? no Delegate — waiting for yes Specific date? yes Schedule it no ADD TO Next actions + context