Episode 133: Using the Getting Things Done Method – Productivity – Interview with Gabi Nagy
Summary: <br> <br> <br> <br> I have received many questions on how to manage our time as a freelancer. It is a hot topic for all small businesses and entrepreneurs. We freelancers need to make sure we are organized and efficient in order to get things done. We do not have a boss that makes sure we are staying on track. In this episode I interview a dear friend and colleague. She has taken a course in the “Getting Things Done Methodology” and here, she is sharing how we can apply it to our freelance translation business.<br> Important things covered in this episode:<br> <br> * Difference between GTD and other productivity methods.<br> * How we can use the GTD method for our freelance businesses.<br> * Steps in the GTD method.<br> * Tools to use for getting things done<br> <br> Important links mentioned in this episode:<br> <br> * Asana - <a href="http://asana.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">asana.com</a><br> * Wunderlist - <a href="https://www.wunderlist.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.wunderlist.com/</a><br> * ToDoIst - <a href="https://todoist.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://todoist.com/</a><br> * GTD - <a href="http://gettingthingsdone.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://gettingthingsdone.com/</a><br> * Gabi Nagy's Facebook Page - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chainbridgetranslations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/chainbridgetranslations</a><br> * <a href="http://marketingtipsfortranslators.com/episode-034-simple-time-management-tips-translators-interview-david-rumsey/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Episode 034: Simple time management tips for translators – Interview with David Rumsey</a><br> * <a href="http://marketingtipsfortranslators.com/episode-035-work-less-interview-get-done-guy-stever-robbins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Episode 035: Work less and do more – Interview with “Get it done guy” Stever Robbins</a><br> <br> I was not aware that there is a special scientific method for getting things done. We freelancers and solo-entrepreneurs are always eager to become more efficient and productive. I have previously talked about productivity and work life balance in episode 35 – Work less and do more with Stever Robbins, and in episode 34 – Simple time management tips with David Rumsey. Did you enjoy our today's episode, or do you have any tips for getting things done? Share your thoughts in the comments below.<br> <br> <br> <br> memoQ is a translation tool used by tens of thousands of freelance translators, translation companies and enterprises worldwide.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="http://www.argosmultilingual.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Argos Multilingual</a> is a global language solutions provider with experience servicing clients in the life sciences, industrial manufacturing and software/hardware industries. We have based our translation services on the “Quality at Source” concept with a focus on building partnerships and providing translation management solutions. In addition, we offer certified translation services, as we are ISO 9001, ISO 17100, EN ISO 13485 and ISO 27001 certified.
