Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity


David Allen

2001
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In today's world, yesterday's methods just don't work. Veteran coach and management consultant David Allen shares his 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 results and unleash our creative potential. From core principles to proven tricks, Getting Things Done can transform the way you work and live, showing you how to pick up the pace without wearing yourself down.

Learn how to:

  • Apply the "do it, delegate it, defer it, drop it" rule to get your in-box empty
  • Reassess goals and stay focused in changing situations
  • Plan and unstick projects
  • Overcome feelings of confusion, anxiety, and being overwhelmed
  • Feel fine about what you're not doing

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Allen, D. (2001). Getting things done: The art of stress-free productivity. Penguin Books.