Hey Pal
I spent the majority of my week organising my year ahead. This led to a conversation with Ryan on the podcast about the value of project management tools. We broke down the GTD and PARA methods and ventured into my Sunday ritual of focus planning.
GTD Method:
The Getting Things Done (GTD) method is a productivity system developed by David Allen. It is designed to help individuals and organizations increase their productivity and reduce stress by getting organised and prioritising tasks.
It consists of five steps:
Collect: Gather all the tasks, projects, and information currently on your mind, and put them into a central location, such as a physical inbox or a digital task manager.
Process: Go through each item in your inbox and decide what action to take with it. This can include delegating the task, scheduling it for later, or doing it now.
Organise: Sort the items from step 2 into categories, such as subsequent actions, waiting for, and someday/maybe.
Review: Regularly review your lists, ensure you are on track to completing your goals and adjust your plan as needed.
Do: Take action on the tasks and projects in your organised lists, starting with the most critical and urgent items.
The critical concept of GTD is that getting all your tasks and projects out of your head and into a trusted system frees your mind to focus on the task at hand rather than worrying about what you need to do next.
The PARA method is a productivity system similar to the Getting Things Done (GTD) method but with a few key differences.
The PARA method is an acronym for Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archive.
Projects: Break down larger tasks and goals into smaller, manageable projects. Identify the following action for each project, and track the progress of each project.
Areas: Divide your life into different areas, such as work, home, and personal. Identify the goals and objectives for each area, and track the progress of each area.
Resources: Gather all the resources you need to complete your tasks and projects, such as tools, templates, and information.
Archive: Keep track of completed tasks, projects, and information in an archive for future reference.
The main difference between GTD and PARA is that PARA is more focused on long-term goal setting and tracking progress, whereas GTD is more focused on task management and getting things done in the short term. Both methods are designed to help individuals and organisations increase their productivity and reduce stress by getting organised and prioritising tasks.
My project management tool of choice is called Omni Focus, it has been a life-saver.
Jiu Jitsu Challenge 🥊
My Jiu-Jitsu is definitely improving, although I am still not able to predict what the next move from my opponent is going to be, which means I am always one step behind. It’s like being behind the aircraft and not knowing what to do next. A rather uncomfortable feeling for an airline pilot.
Bryan Air 🆕
Our main story for the week was Kenya Airlines and their “supply chain” excuses. We also speak about:
Airbus and Boeing orders in 2022.
Boeing 737 max exemption.
A350 will remain a dual-pilot flight deck..
ATR 72 crash in Nepal, killing everyone on board.
Air Peace expects massive growth.
Airlink has the best OTP in South Africa.
Cape Town reports a spectacular December recovery.
No new travel regulations on the cards for South Africa.
Light Aircraft crashes in South Africa continue.
Hi-Flyerz, a legendary aviation bar in JNB, is closing down.
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Simaero Simulator Training ✈️
I am doing my IF renewal next week, wish me luck. If you are in the area and feel like popping in to see our new dedicated ground school building pictured above, please feel free to do so.
Big Love
Bryan