In today's world, yesterday's methods just don't work. In Getting Things Done, veteran coach and management consultant David Allen shares the breakthrough methods for stress-free performance that he has introduced to tens of thousands of people across the country. Allen's premise is simple: our productivity is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are organized can we achieve effective productivity and unleash our creative potential. In ... (show more)
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Great book on getting organised and having systems that keep these things on track. I think it's greatest strength is that the system helps you to give you a system that allows you to choose what you will and will not do. Very important in the world we live in of too much information.
A life changing book that I was turned onto by 43folders.com and lifehacker.com.
If you have trouble staying on track this book will change things! I listened to it on CD for 3 mo straight over and over and it has changed how I work.
A good friend gave me this book and inspired me to reduce the size of my inbox. This book really made it clear that the pile up of notes to be process was basically a pile of indecision. Making the decisions and reducing my inbox to a page really is like a lifted weight. I'm determined to keep it that way! As suggested I have also chosen one in-bin and process, instead of scattered ideas all over. Oh, by the way - the best "To Do" list organizer I’ve found is the gmail notebook - love it!
I've been listening to the book on tape, and I've found it rather boring. The monotonous tone of the delivery was difficult to pay attention to for a long period of time, and I've found it difficult to connect the contents with activities in my daily life. The few places where the advice seems useful, the book is advising me to do things I already do.
Sounds good... I think. I think I got all his tips and can incorporate them. Maybe? If I have time. Let me put it on a list
David Allen constructs an organizational system for "stress-free performance." For highly motivated left-brains with too much on their plate... I, however, lacked the motivation to finish the book, much less implement it. Still, I enjoyed the first half (it gets a 2 out of 2.5) and hope to finish it someday (maybe I should find a book about procrastination).
One of the best books I've ever read based on sheer effectiveness alone. I can't say enough good things about it...this system really works and has enabled me to manage ridiculous amounts of crap-to-do in my life that I once never quite knew what to do with. It's freed my mind and my life up to get on with things and focus on creativity rather than finding things. What's spectacular about it is how simple the principles in it really are and how easy to follow and maintain. Who doesn't like easy solutions when it comes to complex undertakings? Bravo, I love this man.
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