Feeling busy, organised, yet strangely unproductive?The problem may not be your discipline. It may be your system. Over the years, several productivity frameworks have emerged to help people manage work, information, and ideas. Among the most popular are GTD, PARA, Zettelkasten, and Building a Second Brain. Each system solves a different problem, which is why choosing the right one matters more than choosing the most popular one.This guide explains how these systems differ, what each one is best at, and how to decide which suits your needs.What productivity systems are really solvingAt a high level, productivity systems fall into two categories. Some systems help you execute tasks and manage commitments. Others help you organise knowledge and generate ideas. Confusion happens when people expect one system to do everything. Understanding the core intent of each framework makes the comparison much clearer.GTD: Managing tasks without mental clutterGetting Things Done (GTD), created by David Allen, is designed to help people regain control when tasks feel overwhelming.GTD follows a five-step workflow:Capture everything that demands attentionClarify what each item means and the next actionOrganise tasks into lists and projectsReflect regularly through weekly reviewsEngage based on context, time, and energyThe strength of GTD lies in execution.… Read MoreYourStory RSS Feed
