The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

Getting Things Done

David Allen

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Getting Things Done

The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

Written byDavid Allen

Allen's method for feeling in control: capture everything that has your attention, decide the next action for each item, and keep it all in a trusted system so your mind can focus.

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  • Published2001
  • GenreProductivity
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  • keep putting off the things that matter

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  1. 01Get it out of your head

    Write down every task and idea so your mind isn't trying to remember them all.

  2. 02Decide the next action

    For each item, decide the very next physical step you would take.

  3. 03The two-minute rule

    If something takes less than two minutes, do it now.

  4. 04Review weekly

    A regular review keeps your lists current, so you can trust them.

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