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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Audiobook
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David Allen reads an all-new edition of his popular self-help classic for managing work-life balance in the twenty-first century—now updated for the new challenges facing individuals and organizations in today’s rapidly changing world.
Since it was first published more than fifteen years ago, David Allen’s Getting Things Done has become one of the most influential business books of its era, and the ultimate book on personal organization. “GTD” is now shorthand for an entire way of approaching professional and personal tasks, and has spawned an entire culture of websites, organizational tools, seminars, and offshoots.
Allen has rewritten the book from start to finish, tweaking his classic text with important perspectives on the new workplace, and adding material that will make the book fresh and relevant for years to come. This new edition of Getting Things Done will be welcomed not only by its hundreds of thousands of existing fans but also by a whole new generation eager to adopt its proven principles.
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"An excellent system for making sure things get done. Anyone who aspires to be a high-capacity person would do well to implement a system like this. My only complaint about the book is that it's a little laborious. He addresses every minute little detail, which makes the book very long."
— Brian (4 out of 5 stars)
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" Great stuff. Absolutely helpfull in putting the finger on why things are not getting done and how that can be rewired. How to increaes productivity. Verry reccomended to all especially to coaches and mentors. "
— Hussein Naseraldin, 7/13/2018 -
" I'd heard about GTD and I expected a lot from this book. However I thought it was a bit too basic when I started reading it, but as I progressed though it, there were several nuggets that made it a worthwhile read. The concept of "next Action Steps" is a powerful one which I have now adopted "
— Rick, 2/16/2014 -
" I didn't actually finish this, but I think it helped me get some things done. Unfortunately, one of those things was not finishing this book. "
— Brian, 2/16/2014 -
" if you want to learn how to get things done. This is the right place. "
— Landry, 1/31/2014 -
" This is a fantastic book. I tried to read paperback but had to listen to the audio. There is so much information in this book but a fantastic system. I have converted! "
— Karen, 1/18/2014 -
" Detailed description of a system for getting everything on your many to-do lists done effectively. Talks about capturing absolutely everything in a single system that you can rely on, freeing up your mind to focus on whatever task you're currently engaged in. "
— Sean, 1/5/2014 -
" Life changing experience. One needs to live by it, to experience it. "
— Ville, 12/26/2013 -
" The only self-help/time-management book that is worth anything. Not just for getting things done; but for having half of a brain that is sane. "
— Andy, 12/21/2013 -
" Decent book...not a lot of new ideas in this one, but implementation of the ideas would help change the way we do things. "
— Jason, 12/21/2013 -
" A should-read book on how to be productive in your job as your manage your career. "
— Lori, 11/6/2013 -
" i got lost a bit .. but it's a great book "
— nemo, 10/26/2013 -
" This book is really helping me be more productive. I haven't even implemented it yet, but it's already working. "
— Joseph, 10/14/2013 -
" To say that this book "changed my life" would be an inaccurate statement. This book didn't change my life. I changed my life. However I never would have been able to change my life without David Allen's tools to teach me how... "
— Paul, 9/1/2013 -
" Howard Stern (yes, I know) mentioned this book and kinda raved about it. I am enjoying it. Has a manageable and realistic system that I like. "
— Lana, 8/13/2013 -
" Highly recommended. David Allen has revolutionized productivity. His concept of "Do It, Defer It, Delegate It, or Delete It" has got my inbox to 0. However this book is much more than that. It is about putting perspective on the work and life. Read it TODAY !!! "
— Manoj, 5/22/2013 -
" One of the most practical useful books I have ever read. Not easy to implement. Really requires a concerted effort to apply these principles. The little I've applied so far have been extremely beneficial. "
— Brian, 5/20/2013 -
" This book is GREAT in it's ideas, but longer than it needed to be with much redundancy. It's a skimmer. "
— Lisa, 12/20/2012 -
" This book has really helped me re-organise my personal workflow to good effect. I had literally given up on email before, now I reliably see everything again. "
— Nic, 12/7/2012 -
" Really inspiring. A fair chunk of it was aimed purely towards corporate types and thus not very relevant or interesting, but whole chunks of it have already proven to be super useful to me. Overall it has helped my Adulting a hell of a lot. "
— Clea, 10/31/2012 -
" I have two separate ratings for this book. 4 stars for the content. 3 stars for the length. This book should be at least 100 pages shorter. "
— Yamir, 9/28/2012 -
" I think I found my new religion. "
— Adam, 8/21/2012 -
" Helpful, but not the most compelling read ever. I'm not implementing everything, but there were a number of useful strategies that have already improved my organizational skills. "
— Rory, 8/18/2012 -
" I know, but it really does have valuable stuff. I admit I'm a productivity n3rd. "
— Eli, 8/14/2012 -
" Good book on time management. "
— Roger, 11/7/2011 -
" This changed my life! I have OCD and stress over getting everything done. This book opened my eyes and ever since I started the GTD system, I haven't had a panic attack. "
— Britainy, 10/12/2011 -
" If you need to get organized read this book. This book is all about setting goals and reaching them. I learned a lot from this book. It's the best book I've read on this subject! "
— Dee, 6/28/2011 -
" Highly recommended. David Allen has revolutionized productivity. His concept of "Do It, Defer It, Delegate It, or Delete It" has got my inbox to 0. However this book is much more than that. It is about putting perspective on the work and life. Read it TODAY !!! "
— Manoj, 6/22/2011 -
" Now I see why this book is so heavily referenced in business/success literature. Solid advice. Now I'm officially ready to take over the world. "
— Dujon, 6/15/2011 -
" Just finished the book and starting to organize my "stuff" as clearly defined by David Allen! Must read! "
— Charu, 6/8/2011 -
" David Allen offers practical advice on getting things done. It's an easy to use approach and makes sense. I recommend this book. "
— Joe, 6/5/2011 -
" What can I say? New Year’s Resolutions…. "
— Jonathan, 6/5/2011 -
" Detailed description of a system for getting everything on your many to-do lists done effectively. Talks about capturing absolutely everything in a single system that you can rely on, freeing up your mind to focus on whatever task you're currently engaged in. "
— Sean, 6/5/2011
About David Allen
David Allen is an internationally successful author, lecturer, and founder and chairman of the David Allen Company, a management consulting, coaching, and training company. His two books, Getting Things Done and Ready for Anything, were both bestsellers. He is a popular keynote speaker on the topics of personal and organizational effectiveness.