How to Apply

Ideas from Great Books

These guides help you apply the key ideas from some of the most influential productivity books.

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Capture everything in one trusted inbox

Spin up an “Inbox” page in Dotty where every new idea, errand, or commitment lands. Quick Capture lets you throw text, links, or screenshots into the same stack so nothing relies on memory. The goal isn’t to decide in the moment, it’s to move thoughts out of your head and into a safe, searchable place.

Clarify outcomes and organize next actions

Schedule a daily processing block to work through your inbox. In Dotty, convert each raw note into a project card or a concrete next action, and tag the item with the context you need—energy, location, time or people. Projects can live in their own board while single-step tasks can be routed straight into your Weekly or Daily views, keeping horizons clean.

Reflect weekly to keep commitments fresh

Add a recurring “Weekly Review” checklist page that walks you through the GTD stages: get clear, current, and creative. Because Dotty keeps long-term goals next to today’s plan, you can sweep every project, confirm the next visible action, and make sure your calendar reflects your priorities before diving back into execution.