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Getting Things Done

The Art Of Stress-Free Productivity

By David Allen

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| Audio Cassette | 9780743520331

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In today's world of exponentially increased communication and responsibility, yesterday's methods for staying on top just don't work.

Veteran management consultant and trainer David Allen recognizes that "time management" is useless the minute your schedule is interrupted; "setting prContinue

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I read many books on effectiveness and efficiency, but most of them talk about theory with little practical method. When I read this book. Alas! Here it is, a book teaching how to organize your stuff so you won't feel a mess again.
"Getting Things Done" is a system that requires you to keep tr ... (continue)

I read many books on effectiveness and efficiency, but most of them talk about theory with little practical method. When I read this book. Alas! Here it is, a book teaching how to organize your stuff so you won't feel a mess again.
"Getting Things Done" is a system that requires you to keep track of all your works, things and promise to others. So that you won't have to deal with things that "blow up". This book also provide good planning and review method.
This is a book everyone should read in order to be more productive.

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Chit said on Jul 7, 2007 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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This book worked for me. That's all I can say. A self-help book that actually worked.

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jclarey said on Mar 28, 2007 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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The most practical one so far

I'm not a big fans of the "Prioritization" theory... Mood DOES affect my concentration and efficiency. It's difficult to judge which measure is better and my belief is to pick the one which is most suitable to ourselves. That's why I found this book was a bit outstanding from other time management b ... (continue)

I'm not a big fans of the "Prioritization" theory... Mood DOES affect my concentration and efficiency. It's difficult to judge which measure is better and my belief is to pick the one which is most suitable to ourselves. That's why I found this book was a bit outstanding from other time management books.

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Richard Yeung said on Jul 31, 2007 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

Read and keep as resource

Many great principles of task management. Practical and easy to apply. Biggest contribution is in the concept that anything that is stored only in our head is taking up "RAM" and stressing us out. Even wishful "someday" projects should be tracked outside of our head in a place that our subconscious ... (continue)

Many great principles of task management. Practical and easy to apply. Biggest contribution is in the concept that anything that is stored only in our head is taking up "RAM" and stressing us out. Even wishful "someday" projects should be tracked outside of our head in a place that our subconscious knows we will see and get back to. When we know we have everything captured in one system that is reliable, our mind relaxes and we have more energy and creativity. The "next action" concept verses a traditional task list is also helpful in boosting productivity. "Jason's Birthday" is never going to get done, but "decide on gift for Jason", or "brainstorm part ideas" will. The book is longer than it needs to be, particularly towards the end. Still a must read for anyone struggling with productivity

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Brandon Current said on Aug 19, 2011 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

Some good tips: the difference between things to do and actions to take is essential in this method. I am not sure about the paper file system, but I loved the comparison of the mind and the RAM, i.e. you need to keep in mind only things you can work out immediately otherwise you will be overloaded ... (continue)

Some good tips: the difference between things to do and actions to take is essential in this method. I am not sure about the paper file system, but I loved the comparison of the mind and the RAM, i.e. you need to keep in mind only things you can work out immediately otherwise you will be overloaded and stuck.

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Barbara ABP said on Sep 23, 2010 about the Paperback edition | 1 feedback

Great book. Finally got around to finishing it up last night and will now continue down the path to GTD freedom.

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John Bowersox said on Jul 7, 2010 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback