| Brainstorming | Action Reminders | Reference Filing | Project Thinking | Runway |
| Open Loops | Defining Purpose And Principles | Make It Up, Make It Happen | Weekly Review | Someday/Maybe |
| Nonactionable Items | Next Action | GETTING THINGS DONE BINGO (free square) | Horizontal & Vertical Control | Outcome Visioning |
| Trusted System | Waiting For | Defining Your Work | 30000 Foot | 40000 Foot |
| Organizing | One Alpha System | Tickler File | 10000 Foot | Mind Like Water |
| 40000 Foot | Daily Files | 30000 Foot | Waiting For | Collection Buckets |
| Reference Filing | 10000 Foot | Brainstorming | Calendar | Someday/Maybe |
| Action Lists | Organizing | GETTING THINGS DONE BINGO (free square) | Open Loops | Trusted System |
| Defining Purpose And Principles | Weekly Review | Defining Your Work | Mind Like Water | Avoid Hanging Files |
| Natural Planning Model | Action Reminders | Next Action | Next Physical Action | One Alpha System |