GTD coach Meg Edwards explores the highest horizon in the GTD
framework — horizon 5, purpose and principles — and shares personal
stories about how fleshing out this level changed the way she makes
decisions in both her personal and professional life.

Featuring readings from Getting Things Done and David Allen's Making It All Work.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
👉 What David Allen means by purpose and principles — and why it's the
ultimate job description
👉 Why you often don't know your principles until someone violates them
👉 How to use this horizon as ballast when you face tough choices

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & What Is Horizon 5: Purpose and Principles
00:27 David Allen on the Big Picture View
02:59 How to Know When to Revisit Purpose and Principles
04:55 Meg's Personal Purpose and Principles Story
06:29 Wrap-Up & The Full GTD Framework

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💭 Reflection question: Do you know what your principles are — or would
you only recognize them if someone violated them?

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