Getting Things Done: Book Summary - David Allen - The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

by Thomas Baker

Getting Things Done by David Allen will introduce you to the world of stress-free productivity. In today’s fast paced world it's easy to get overwhelmed with everything you need to do. What you need is to get these tasks out of your head and into a proven system that will ensure these tasks are handled correctly. Once we have cleared our minds by organizing our tasks we can get truly effective results. David Allen’s Getting Things Done (GTD) system will show you how this is possible.
A Book Summary
‘Getting Things Done’ is a big book at over 285 pages, depending on the edition you read. If you are low on time, reading over 285 pages may simply be out of the question, that is where this eBook comes in! This eBook presents just the most important ideas discussed in ‘Getting Things Done’ but removes the padding that publishers require their authors to add. You are left with a summary that will provide all of the core benefits of reading the full 285 page book but without the time commitment.
Book Synopsis
The Getting Things Done (GTD) system is simple, it is based on the premise that our productivity is proportional to our ability to relax. When we clear our minds and our thoughts are written down and organized we can achieve our maximum effectiveness, rather than having all those distracting thoughts rolling around in our heads. ‘Getting Things Done’ will show you how to:
• Apply the "do it, delegate it, defer it, drop it" rule to clear out your email box in record time
• Reassess your goals and improve your focus in changing situations
• How to plan projects effectively or get them back on track if necessary
• Overcome any feelings of being overwhelmed or confused as to what you should do next
• How to stop worrying about the things you’re not doing
The ‘Getting Things Done’ (GTD) system will transform the way you work, by increasing your output without wearing you out.

46 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 22, 2015

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