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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
Bought the book, struggled through. Took the online course instead and HIGHLY recommend that very succinct, to-the-point virtual training.
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Didn't actually finish... just clearing off my "currently reading" shelf for the new year. Did take an online GTD course last year, got some good tips out of it.
Biggest takeaway - stop trying to remember everything on your to-do list. All those "open loops" are a source of distraction and anxiety. Create a system, then use it consistently so you learn to trust it and let go. (Surprisingly enough, reminds me of what I've read about mindfulness meditation.)
Biggest takeaway - stop trying to remember everything on your to-do list. All those "open loops" are a source of distraction and anxiety. Create a system, then use it consistently so you learn to trust it and let go. (Surprisingly enough, reminds me of what I've read about mindfulness meditation.)
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This was a re-read for me as I have been following to various degrees the GTD method for quite some time. With the New Year I wanted to refresh my memory, get more energised, and glean some more tips that I'd previously overlooked.
I did find some but, the area I am most shakey on - the 20,000 foot + levels - was not well covered in this book.
I've heard David Allen say a new version of this book is due to be released soon with the contents updated to be more tool-agnostic.
In conclusion, I would recommend if you are following the GTD method, to reacquaint yourself with the book occasionally but once you've got the basics down pat, it may be worth considering some other texts if your goal is further improvement.
I did find some but, the area I am most shakey on - the 20,000 foot + levels - was not well covered in this book.
I've heard David Allen say a new version of this book is due to be released soon with the contents updated to be more tool-agnostic.
In conclusion, I would recommend if you are following the GTD method, to reacquaint yourself with the book occasionally but once you've got the basics down pat, it may be worth considering some other texts if your goal is further improvement.
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People seem to get crazed about this book and it's method, so I had to read it. I got some helpful tips out of it, but for the most part, I don't really see what the mania is about. I liked best the concept of the Next Action. That was what I took from this book.
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It is really repetitive. The book can be summarized as "make a list of everything you need to do, classify, then take immediate action." (what is the next actionable step I need to take?)
Atomic Habits, and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective people can explain things with much more depth
Atomic Habits, and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective people can explain things with much more depth
I can see how this book is so highly recommended. The complex but musical system for managing so many things
head. Complicated to teach teens. There is a team book that simplifies it and might be a better to have your notes, to do list,
, set up before you read the book. Otherwise you’ll spend a lot of time setting up these three things after reading a bunch of great things in the book. I found a
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so was very helpful in getting the actual work done. The book is good too skim or read in order to get an idea of how and what you wanna organize. But the workbook is much better for actually doing the steps.meone
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I don’t know why text audio is messing up my review. We’ll get it fixed eventually when I’m on a computer. Someday maybe
head. Complicated to teach teens. There is a team book that simplifies it and might be a better to have your notes, to do list,
, set up before you read the book. Otherwise you’ll spend a lot of time setting up these three things after reading a bunch of great things in the book. I found a
or
so was very helpful in getting the actual work done. The book is good too skim or read in order to get an idea of how and what you wanna organize. But the workbook is much better for actually doing the steps.meone
with
1
000
things
to
keep
track
of
I don’t know why text audio is messing up my review. We’ll get it fixed eventually when I’m on a computer. Someday maybe