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Productivity · Self-help

Getting Things Done

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David Allen presents a system for capturing every task and commitment, clarifying next actions and reviewing them regularly so your mind is free of worry.

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First published
2001
Pace
Medium
Length
Short
Pages
292
Format
Standalone

Read this if you feel overloaded and want a concrete method for managing tasks.

Skip this if you want a loose approach, as the system asks for steady upkeep.

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What is Getting Things Done about?
David Allen presents a system for capturing every task and commitment, clarifying next actions and reviewing them regularly so your mind is free of worry.
Who should read Getting Things Done?
Read it if you feel overloaded and want a concrete method for managing tasks. Skip it if you want a loose approach, as the system asks for steady upkeep.
How long and how fast is Getting Things Done?
It is a medium-paced, short read of about 292 pages, first published in 2001.
Does Getting Things Done have content warnings?
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Can I borrow Getting Things Done for free?
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