Merlin and David discuss some of the reasons why we procrastinate, followed with insights into how we can overcome it.

It was quite nice to hear the two most prominent figures in productivity get together and talk about GTD in detail. I only wish the interview was a bit longer.

I also hope this series leads to a more formal partnership between Merlin and David. It’d be great to see them team up and write a detailed book on GTD implementation. Until then, there’s plenty of reading material. Books mentioned in the interview include:

• The Now Habit
• The War of Art
• Bird by Bird (The Shitty First Draft)

Listen to the interview on Odeo.com or download the MP3.

How do you cope with procrastination? What other books or tools would you recommend? Don’t hesitate to comment!

I have to say it’s really, really good. Totally goes into every corner of the five phases, amounting to the kind of Intermediate GTD lessons ‖ heavy on the “howsâ€? and “whysâ€? ‖ that so many people crave in their GTD setup and practice. An excellent product (weird 80s jazz intros notwithstanding).

I’d love a copy too, but it’s virtually impossible to find. It’s not even on eBay right now. Fortunately, through the power of the internets, I’ve located eight public libraries that carry it. This means you can check out it for free, instead of waging an expensive bloody bidding war when it shows up on eBay again:

1. Dallas Public Library
   Dallas, Texas
   Audiocassette

2. Fort Bend County Libraries
   Richmond, Texas
   CD

3. La Crosse Public Library
   La Crosse, Wisconsin
   CD

4. Lake County Public Library
   Merrillville, Indiana
   CD

5. Naperville Public Library
   Naperville, Illinois
   CD

6. Rochester Public Library
   Rochester, Minnesota
   Audiocassette

7. San Mateo County Library
   San Mateo, California
   CD and Audiocassette

8. Seattle Public Library
   Seattle, Washington
   CD

If you’re not lucky enough to live near one of these eight locations, check with your local library and ask about interlibrary loans.