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 enlarge | Author: David Allen
Publisher: audible.com
Category: Book
List Price: $39.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  468 reviews
Media: Audio Download
ASIN: B0012OMFHY
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 GTD is helpful for getting organized, less so for time management... September 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
There are some really good ideas on how to get more organized and less stressed out due to disorganization in this book.
However, I have to say that this book isn't going to really help you deal as effectively with time management or procrastination. It's more a book on how to get organized and stay that way.
For dealing with procrastination and perfectionism, I would highly recommend "The Now Habit" by Neil Fiore (rev. 2007 edition). It ultimately ended up being a much more useful book for me than GTD - although the systems described in both books can easily work together.
 Great Book! Even for the Over-Organizers!! September 22, 2008
"Getting Things Done" is a great motivator, as it speaks volumes for the simplicity of how we individually require a set way of organization to really make it flow for our daily interruptions.
This book was a recommendation, and I would also recommend it for both people "on task" and those that are flailing to keep the paper tiger in order. I will use this book over and over to recalibrate both home, work, and electronic devices whenever I am once again needing to regroup and set new goals.
 GTD as advertised September 16, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
My view of these type of books is simple: if you pick up one helpful hint or habit it is worth it. This is worth it. If nothing else use the way to handle the avalanche of email I/you get is worth the cost of the book. Buy it kiddies....
Wonderful system for time management September 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This sounds like the most boring book you could ever read -- it discusses workflow management as a serious topic! Yet, Getting Things Done is engaging, quick to read, and life-changing. You will get more out of this book every time you open it, whether your first or tenth time reading it. I was familiar with David Allen's GTD system through the grapevine of the internet, mostly through the website 43folders.com ... but actually reading the book really got me to get myself together and follow the system. My Gmail inbox has 0 messages in it; I keep a physical inbox; I know what to do when work hits me ("mind like water"). I got several copies of this book for friends and family. Just buy it! :)
Good for us inherently unorganized folks September 11, 2008
Organization has been a problem for me since grade school. I've gotten better over the years, moving from sticky-notes to paper planners to PDAs. Still, I was dropping too many things. My boss told me about GTD, so I bought it. I haven't fully implemented it, and likely won't for several months (there's a LOT to his system). But even with the parts I have done, it has had a tremendous impact on my home and work life. I have cleaned out my 8000+ item e-mail Inbox, and I don't spend time dwelling on stuff I still need to do. I've even used some of the principles suggested in this book to help my son who just started Jr. High keep up with his schoolwork.
I look forward to listening to it again in a few months and keep moving forward.
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