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Title: Getting Things Done: The Act of Stress Free
Productivity
Author: David Allen
Stars: ***
We all have too much to do, but most of us could be completing much
more if we learned to stop worrying so much about not getting things
done. David Allen makes the point that we have oodles of tasks
(“unfinished loops”) in our mind that keep us from attacking and
completing our work with clarity. We need to identify all of our tasks (yes,
every single one), and make sure they are cared for in some way
(discarded, scheduled for later, immediately addressed, etc.) by our
“system” so we are not burdened by them and can concentrate on the task
at hand.
Adhering to the “system” that David recommends requires discipline.
Those not used to planning will shudder at some of the suggestions, but
there is no doubt that if implemented and executed properly, productivity
improvement will result.
Readers may also want to try Covey’s First Things First time management
approach which achieves the same freeing effect, while ensuring focus is
placed on the most important tasks. Both methods have many similarities
and following either would be beneficial.
Productivity
Author: David Allen
Stars: ***
We all have too much to do, but most of us could be completing much
more if we learned to stop worrying so much about not getting things
done. David Allen makes the point that we have oodles of tasks
(“unfinished loops”) in our mind that keep us from attacking and
completing our work with clarity. We need to identify all of our tasks (yes,
every single one), and make sure they are cared for in some way
(discarded, scheduled for later, immediately addressed, etc.) by our
“system” so we are not burdened by them and can concentrate on the task
at hand.
Adhering to the “system” that David recommends requires discipline.
Those not used to planning will shudder at some of the suggestions, but
there is no doubt that if implemented and executed properly, productivity
improvement will result.
Readers may also want to try Covey’s First Things First time management
approach which achieves the same freeing effect, while ensuring focus is
placed on the most important tasks. Both methods have many similarities
and following either would be beneficial.
V E N T U R E S , L L C