Firstly, let me introduce Getting Things Done. It is a book
written by David Allen. In that book, he teaches about how to go
about having stress free productivity. I am one of many people who
have benefited from his teachings and it also helped me get myself
organized in many ways.
So here's a list on how to "Get Things Done"
1. Read The Book cover to cover
twice
Im not kidding either! Buy David Allens book Getting Things
Done and reserve one or two whole days to read everything, and I
mean everything in the book. Then read it again. The first read is
used to get accustomed to the (new) principles and methods you will
encounter. The second read is used to really grasp the whole
concept and methodology. Fight the temptation to skip certain parts
of the book or the urge to implement some of the principles right
away. Believe me, every page in the book is worth reading and you
need to read the entire book to correctly implement Getting Things
Done.
2. Buy good equipment
and plenty of
supplies
Soon you will be diving head first into GTD and there is nothing
more frustrating than to be completely ready to follow The Davids
guidelines only to find yourself in short supply of elementary
things like paperclips, folders, notepads, and so on. So, go to
your favorite office supplies store and buy everything you need to
get things done - this probably includes: (tabbed) folders,
notepads, index cards, label writer, label tape, trays, paperclips,
pens, sticky notes, diary, stapler and file cabinets or boxes. One
good place to shop is Bras Basah near Bugis. I've gotten tons of
GTD supplies there.
3. Start low tech
You dont need much to start Getting Things Done, but -believe me-
it is easy to get lost in all the tools and toys you may or may not
want to incorporate into your GTD system. To get a quick and solid
start with GTD it is best to start low tech, that is, just using
pen and paper. Dont waste time now by playing with the latest and
greatest Web 2.0 GTD application, or by endlessly hacking expensive
Moleskines to make them GTD compatible. Believe me, this phase will
come soon enough anyway! 
Dont tweak and tune too much right now. The most important
requirement is to set up a portable, easy and fun to use GTD
system. I really suggest starting with nothing more than a pen and
paper. Upgrading your low tech GTD system can be done later, if GTD
works for you, (It works for everyone, I don't think GTD won't work
for you.) or if need be.
4. Cheat in the initial collection phase (!)
The initial phase of GTD -as described by David Allen- can be a
daunting task. It requires you to collect all your stuff and put
it in your in-basket
or most likely, on your in-table 
This tip is probably frowned upon by my peers in the GTD community,
but I recommend cheating in the initial collection phase. Dont put
all your stuff in the in-basket, just put all your current
stuff in your in-basket. Then put placeholders for all the
remaining stuff in your in-basket (these will be put on your
projects or someday/maybe list later). Putting your current stuff
in your trusted GTD system first will give you a quick start with
GTD and a way to test drive the system.
5. Keep it simple, stupid!
Like I said, start low tech, preferably by just using a pen, a
notepad, a diary and some kind of reference system (bunch of
folders). Dont make GTD more complicated than it needs to be.
Dont be too detailed with your next action contexts. Six or seven
contexts should suffice. Dont create too many in-baskets (e.g.
e-mail, wallet, voice mail, voice memos, laptop, PDA, bag,
notepad, et cetera). Try to use only two or three in-baskets and
use them consistently. For me, I found an old organizer, took out
all the 2007 stuff and bought a few notes re-fill from popular @
Bras Basah and it's a "brand new" GTD Organizer for me.
6. Then make it even more simple
Dont make endless categories for your projects and someday/maybe
list. Create simple (if possible, alphabetically ordered) lists.
Dont use multiple diaries. Optionally use a tickler file; or
introduce it into your GTD system later on. Create only four main
lists in your low tech GTD system, namely a list for your next
actions (by context), a list for your waiting for items (by
context), a list of projects and a list of someday/maybes. Thats
it! If you want to experiment with a new, cool, home-grown
notational system or indexing system, please do it later and not
now!
7. Process and organize your current stuff
Execute the next two phases in the GTD process: process and
organize all of your current stuff according to the guidelines in
the book. Start populating your projects and someday/maybe lists.
Start building your reference system (you did make sure to buy
plenty of folders, didnt you?). Keep in mind that you will end up
with a trusted GTD system and a clear mind, knowing that everything
that is current in your life will be safely processed and
organized. All the other stuff that is not current (but needs to
be processed and organized later!) will be safely placed on your
projects list.
8. Start cranking widgets
Finally! This is what GTD is all about. You are now ready to
actually start doing things from your GTD system, that is, your
next action list. This is when you will feel the productivity buzz.
Be sure to incorporate short daily reviews of your lists. Dont
skip your thorough weekly review. The couple of hours spent on your
weekly review are undeniably a great investment for the coming week
and, in fact, the rest of your life.
9. Embark on a quest for knowledge
You now have a basic but fully functioning GTD system going. Now is
the time to reach out to other GTD enthusiasts and professionals.
Read about other peoples experiences and GTD systems. Talks to GTD
masters and learn from their mistakes. Experiment with the many GTD
tools (digital or physical) out there. I suggest using the GTD
Index as a starting point for your quest.
10. Upgrade if necessary
Get comfortable with your GTD system. Keep cranking those widgets.
Keep experimenting and learning. Upgrade your low tech GTD system
slowly and gradually, but only if necessary. A true GTD system is
simple, effective and especially easy and fun to use! Keep in mind
that migrating to a completely different set of GTD tools every few
weeks is not the best way to actually get things done!
So all the best to you and your new GTD Mindset. Wish you success
and have a fruitful year ahead!
~Alson Kaw ( CreativeMaggot )[/b]