| Mind Like Water | Waiting For | Tickler File | Action Reminders | Action Lists |
| Trusted System | Next Action | Make It Up, Make It Happen | Reference Filing | Identifying Next Actions |
| Defining Your Work | Open Loops | GETTING THINGS DONE BINGO (free square) | Avoid Hanging Files | Next Physical Action |
| 10000 Foot | Horizontal & Vertical Control | Outcome Visioning | Nonactionable Items | Weekly Review |
| 40000 Foot | Organizing | Five Stages Of Workflow | Brainstorming | Someday/Maybe |