I guess that´s why many people don´t even start with trying to implement GTD into their lives. They fear being "too organized". What many people don´t get is that after "clearing your head" and really using GTD you have more space in your mind to actually live and be creative.

Wish I could upvote this twice. The problem people have is all the stuff that needs to be done - a mountain of email, Christmas shopping, personal projects, and such. Ignoring it won't make it go away.

If you can't work because a dog is biting you in the leg, one response is "I'm too busy to fight with a dog right now, and fighting with a dog isn't much fun, so I'll just ignore it and focus on my work instead." Not sure that's the best path to productivity.

I have a very flexible list, I use it to remind me of the things I have some commitment to , and the rest of my time I do what comes up... not either/or.