Comments from Trainees
- “My stress level ... was quite high. TRO has eliminated that stress, and given me a way to achieve my goals at work and at home.”
—Shana Bursi, CAO, Essentia Financial - “It feels wonderful to enter my office and see a desk that is organized and free of clutter,
and to have a system that tells me what I should be working on next so I don't have to think about
it. My stress levels have vastly improved over a couple of weeks ago!”
—Christer Hokanson, Health Eternal - “I'm billing more time, going home early,
and sleeping better than I have in years.”
—Stephen Lewis, Attorney, Spinella Owings & Shaia - “[TRO Online Training] changed the way I work, and almost three months later, I'm still using the techniques that I learned. The course is based on Getting Things Done.... Well organized and clearly written....”
—Debra Dalgleish, 10 Hours to an Organized Office, Contextures blog. - “So far I am LOVING Trog Bar and the TRO system! Passed the information on to two
of my coworkers, and they are going to do it as well...I have seen a vast improvement
in my stress level and productivity. Thanks for a great system!”
—Sarah Kirchner - “You have been great! I am really glad I purchased the additional time.”
—Jordan Beard - “TRO has completely changed the way I look at my workload. I feel more in control of my tasks than ever before and the productivity boost has given my business a new outlook. I highly recommend TRO training to anyone looking to bring organization to not just work but life as a whole. Thank you!”
—Tony Liddic, Fire Sprinkler System Designer, MRH Sprinkler Design - “I definitely recommend TRO! I feel much more in control, [and] I am doing more things that I always wanted to do but didn't have the time.... Very useful for working women, [who] have to handle their professional work and a big part of the house chores and kids.... Thanks for your great coaching, support and system!”
—Mar Ruiz, Marketing Mgr, Entrepreneur, Homemaker - “Priacta has combined the best of the GTD concepts WHILE offering specific tools and strategies to implement those concepts.”
—krhodes48 - “Cuts through a whole mountain of time management consultant blather.”
—Jim Phipps, President, Aquastruct - “... a solid time management system and training that really changed my personal productivity.”
—schottyd on Download.com - “The missing link and strategy I needed to organize my business. Very simple to use.”
—Larry Pacheco, Jr., Owner, Small Business Marketing, www.LarryPachecoJr.com - “You immediately get productive.... TRO can be described as GTD on steroids combined with a step by step plan for implementing [the] system....”
—Eric Eckberg, Solo Developer and GTD Enthusiast - “I am amazed at end of day that I finished my daily tasks and even have time to do one or two others at times or do some extra processing. Thanks!”
—Julie Urban, Director of Software Development, Symantec, LinkedIn Profile - “Great system! First practical TM [time management] system I've come across that really works, addresses all the nitty-gritty real life situations AND takes you by the hand to have the new behavior stick!”
—Andrew Solomon, COO, SQL Integrator Consulting - “Let me add myself to the chorus of kudos for Priacta and TRO... The TRO
approach along with the TROG Bar makes improved productivity
a reality.... And while I am only on day 4 of the 21 day
coaching program, I have reached an empty inbox on both my desk and email.”
—Dusty - “The system is by far the best I've found! I have tried GTD on its own, I have tried Take Back Your Life, and they don't compare.... The online training, the 21 day follow-up and the help from your coaches is absolutely fantastic! I've started to delegate a lot more work out to my team, and they appreciate the follow-up and feedback.”
—Shaun Dicker, Manager/Developer, shaundicker.tumblr.com - “A remarkably comprehensive time management approach.
Priacta's coaching is very effective, and they aren't satisfied until the client is.
I'm sure we will enjoy the benefits of TRO training for years to come.”
—Roy Lambertson, Manager, More Than Moving for Seniors - “I absolutely eat this stuff up! Since I use a Blackberry and Outlook, I was thrilled to see that [you] offer customized training based on those tools.... It’s an amazing approach to gaining organization skills. Thank you! Thank you!”
—Debi Gilmore, Director, Mentors International - “Yesterday I purchased your Online Training option. I am delighted with the product and have found it, and the TROG Bar, really excellent.”
—David Border, ADAS UK
About TRO Training
What is TRO™?
Get relaxed control of your work and time in 1 day. Long-lasting habits.
Learn MoreTrying Getting Things Done?
Total, Relaxed Organization helps. Based on enhanced GTD principles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here for answers about TRO, training, and coaching.
Other Training Options
Expert Remote Coaching
Relaxed control in 7 hours via Internet remote connect, phone, digicam. Affordable. Guaranteed.
Express On-Site Training
Get control in 7 hours with no prep, in your office, as you get real work done.
About Priacta
Our Mission and Values
Priacta's mission is to expedite the world's work. We're having fun in the process.
Custom Online Time Management Training
Total, Relaxed Organization Online Training puts you in control of your time with precise, step-by-step instructions—then it follows up until your new habits are comfortable and effective. And there's no guesswork—it's customized for your favorite PDA, task list, calendar, and email client!
Enjoy Lasting, Relaxed Control
21 days after TRO training, our average trainee reports an extra 1.74 hours per day productive time and 64% less stress. (See stats here.)
Master Principles from GTD, Covey & More
TRO unifies and improves on the best concepts and methods from David Allen's Getting Things Done, Covey's Seven Habits, and other great systems in a simple, seamless approach.
Customize for Your PDA and Task List
Pick your PDA or smartphone, task list, calendar, email and get detailed, step-by-step instructions for your choice of tools.
Ensure Habits with 21-Day Follow-up Accountability
Built-in 21-day follow-up helps ensure natural, long-lasting habits [click for live proof]. Daily milestones, progress reports, and brush-up training.
Get FREE Trog Bar Premium ($44.95 Value, Optional)
Choose our smart Trog Bar task management sidebar as your training tool and get Trog Bar Premium Registration FREE! (Or train using any of our other supported task list solutions.)
Eliminate Piles
Clean and organize your office quickly—and keep it that way naturally.
Delegate and Follow Up Stress-Free
Learn to delegate, follow up, and set agendas with confidence, stress-free.
Stop Worrying
Get everything off your mind. Your new system will remind you of what's important, when it's important. Until then, you can forget about it.
Stay In Control Easily
Stay on target in 5 minutes per day. Handle email flash floods without flinching. Eliminate hour-long weekly reviews. Stop scanning long lists of tasks.
Balance Your Life
Clear time for family and other priorities without stressing over today's work responsibilities.
Learn as You Work
The training dives right in, so you feel benefits immediately. Plus, you learn using your actual work, so you do a lot of work as you train.
Rely on Professional Coach Backup
You're never on your own. A seasoned time management coach watches from the sidelines, ready to help as needed (at your option).
60 Day, Total Satisfaction Money-Back Guarantee.
Experience the benefits without risking a dime.
Much More....
Automatically identify and focus on your most profitable activities, manage interruptions, establish long-term plans to reach your goals, and a whole lot more.
Get Complete Relief Now, Risk-Free
Get TRO Online Training risk-free for just US $79. Our 60 Day, Total Satisfaction, Money-Back Guarantee means you can see for yourself without risking a cent. Trog Bar Premium Registration ($45 value) and automated 21-day follow up are both included!
NOTE: Don't hesitate because of the low introductory price. This is the same system we use for our $1,950 Executive On-Site Coaching. Sign up now to experience it yourself.
Online Training: Currently-Supported Tools
All meaningful combinations of these tools are supported by TRO Online Training. The training customizes itself to teach the best way to manage your work on all of your tools. (NOTE: Where noted below, training curriculum development is "in progress." Click links for current details.)
Task Lists
- Donedesk by Priacta [Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, Smartphone; browser-based] (Free)
- Microsoft Outlook 2002/2003/2007/2010 [Windows, Mac w/Virtual PC] (Free with Hosted Exchange)
- Trog Bar by Priacta [Windows, Mac w/Virtual PC] (Included free with training, $45 value)
- Toodledo [Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, Smartphone; browser-based]
- Remember the Milk [Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, Smartphone; browser/offline] (Free or $25/yr)
- ToDoList [Windows; USB drive compatible] (Free, open source)
- Paper Planners [Day Timer, Franklin Covey, David Allen GTD, others]
- Entourage* [Mac, iPhone, WinMobile, Blackberry, Other handhelds] (Free with Hosted Exchange)
- Things* [Mac, iPhone]
- Nozbe* [Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone]
- Wrike [Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, Smartphone; browser-based] ($588 to $$2,388/yr)
- All Other TRO-capable Tools See here for a full list; Call/email a coach for free help and recommendations
Calendars
- Microsoft Outlook 2002/2003/2007/2010 [Windows, Mac w/Virtual PC]
- Google Calendar [Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Smartphone]
- Paper Calendar [Any portable paper calendar, including planner calendars]
- Other/Generic [Any other electronic calendar]
Email Clients
- Microsoft Outlook 2002/2003/2007/2010 [Windows, Mac w/Virtual PC]
- Gmail [Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Smartphone; browser-based with offline support]
- Thunderbird [Windows, Mac, Linux]
- Other/Generic [Any other email client, including web-based]
Mobile Devices
- iPhone 2G/3G [Including iPod Touch 1G/2G]
- Windows Mobile 5/6 [Including Pocket PC, Palm Windows Phones; also including Exchange Server]
- Blackberry [Blackberry OS; including Blackberry Enterprise Server]
- Palm [Palm OS]
- Paper Lists [Supplement your electronic task lists with mobile paper lists]
- Other/Generic Smart Phone/PDA [Any other smart phone or PDA not listed here]
*Training for this application is provided as a fully-tested work-in-progress; click the hyperlink for details.
Actual TRO Trainee Comments
- “Great training! ... Wonderful system that is really working for me. I feel more in control of my tasks and confident that I won't let any 'little thing' slip.”
—Emily Martis, Design Engineer - “I love my job, but I was feeling so stressed out that I was feeling a sense of dread
about going to work. My stress was carrying over to my family, and my wife wisely
intervened by contacting Priacta. I felt confident the TRO system would work because
of the professional coach and the step-by-step process.... [Now] I am nearly stress free....
I recommend TRO to anyone whose life seems spiraling out of control.
I have tried books, instructional DVDs, and workshops, and none of these worked.
TRO delivered as promised.”
—Keith Whitworth, Ph.D. - “A remarkably comprehensive time management approach.
Priacta's coaching is very effective, and they aren't satisfied until the client is.
I'm sure we will enjoy the benefits of TRO training for years to come.”
—Roy Lambertson, Manager, More Than Moving for Seniors - “I no longer feel intimidated when I walk into my office.”
—Ron Rominiecki, Owner, Snapfinger Catering - “It feels wonderful to enter my office and see a desk that is organized and free of clutter,
and to have a system that tells me what I should be working on next so I don't have to think about
it. My stress levels have vastly improved over a couple of weeks ago!”
—Christer Hokanson, Health Eternal - “I call TRO 'GTD++', but that's a gross understatement. It extends GTD in so many ways... Highly recommended.”
—Ed Wunder, IT Expert - “[TRO Online Training] changed the way I work, and almost three months later, I'm still using the techniques that I learned. The course is based on Getting Things Done.... Well organized and clearly written....”
—Debra Dalgleish, 10 Hours to an Organized Office, Contextures blog. - “I am loving it! All the little things I knew about organization now make sense.”
—Kathleen Rhodes, Perfectly Connected - “Let me add myself to the chorus of kudos for Priacta and TRO... The TRO
approach along with the TROG Bar makes improved productivity
a reality.... And while I am only on day 4 of the 21 day
coaching program, I have reached an empty inbox on both my desk and email.”
—Dusty - “You have been great! I am really glad I purchased the additional time.”
—Jordan Beard - “I am amazed at end of day that I finished my daily tasks and even have time to do one or two others at times or do some extra processing. Thanks!”
—Julie Urban, Director of Software Development, Symantec, LinkedIn Profile - “... a solid time management system and training that really changed my personal productivity.”
—schottyd on Download.com - “After [TRO Online Training] I got more done at work in the next several days than I would expect to get done in a few weeks.”
—Mike - “Terrific program. Am 100% satisfied with my investment. ... Having a well-conceived, practical system for managing it all has made a huge difference in my life.”
—Mitchell Kick, Vice President, SAP - “I'm 10X more organized and clear headed.... You took me through this shift
in my life one step at a time and went beyond what was expected countless times.
A true class act.”
—Derek Viveiros, Marketing Coach, Maverick Marketing Systems - “TRO has completely changed the way I look at my workload. I feel more in control of my tasks than ever before and the productivity boost has given my business a new outlook. I highly recommend TRO training to anyone looking to bring organization to not just work but life as a whole. Thank you!”
—Tony Liddic, Fire Sprinkler System Designer, MRH Sprinkler Design - “Yesterday I purchased your Online Training option. I am delighted with the product and have found it, and the TROG Bar, really excellent.”
—David Border, ADAS UK - “The training is really going great and the whole system makes so much sense.... It is really great to know that there is support for the product on the other side of my monitor. Keep it up.”
—Kitt Langkilde - “So far I am LOVING Trog Bar and the TRO system! Passed the information on to two
of my coworkers, and they are going to do it as well...I have seen a vast improvement
in my stress level and productivity. Thanks for a great system!”
—Sarah Kirchner - “I want to congratulate you and whoever else developed TRO for a superb work; it’s very impressive, extremely practical and all details are very well thought out! Great work!”
—Mar Ruiz, Marketing Mgr & Entrepreneur