A Joosr Guide to... Getting Things Done by David Allen: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
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Do you constantly feel overwhelmed by your to-do list? Or do you not even have a to-do list, just a buzz of gotta-dos clogging up your brain? Discover the Getting Things Done system, which has helped millions master the art of productivity.
There's no shortage of books out there that preach on the topic of improving work habits and behaviors. Many of them are a waste of precious paper, and a drain on the reader's valuable time. Unlike many books Getting Things Done by David Allen demonstrates the importance of being task-oriented, and imparts valuable strategies and tactics to stop thinking and start doing. These practical and common-sense tips will have you storming through your to-do list in no time.
You will learn:
· How to utilize your six horizons to focus on and achieve your goals
· How to manage your to-do list in five easy steps
· Why a to-do list is redundant without self-reviews.
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What’s it about?
While most people enjoy an increasingly higher quality of life with each new generation, and the nature of their jobs shifts from industrialized work to intellectual work, they can become more stressed as they take on too much to handle with their limited resources. Few have a system in place where they can manage their ever-increasing personal and professional projects in a state of stability, relaxation, and contentment.
However, leveraging the momentum that comes with clearing the mind of distractions and operating in a fluid, productive state is a skill that can be acquired with practice. If we acknowledge the fact that our lack of organization stems from having too many commitments that are not backed up by sufficient resources, we can work toward putting those physical and mental resources into place.
To achieve our dreams and goals, we need to focus, define our objectives and the actions we must take, and then simply put reminders in place so that our projects flow smoothly. We must train the mind to avoid procrastination, and set it on cruise control,
a state fueled by the momentum of our previous actions, which yields unrestrained productivity.
The GTD (Getting Things Done) model is a system that involves four major changes to