Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

Productivity guru Allen (Ready for Anything) here updates his classic 2001 work on productivity, adding new insights and perspectives on the nature of today's workplace that is dramatically different from that of 2001. Additionally, he provides new discussions on the impact of social media on daily life. His high-level approach to organizing professional work and personal life is based on five fundamental steps, including capture (collect what has your attention), clarify (process what it means), organize (put it where it belongs), reflect (review frequently), and engage (do). Allen's detailed approach to personal productivity is structured in a complex methodology that he proudly emphasizes he will not simplify. He also acknowledges that totally investing in his ideas is a long journey that doesn't tolerate shortcuts. The author's clear, steady narration will help listeners maintain focus. This serious approach to self-improvement surpasses other, simpler works that stress lower levels of concern regarding time management. Allen's classic work nicely complements Stephen Covey's more philosophical The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People.