Getting Things Done

Getting Things Done - By David Allen (Book Summary)

In Getting Things Done (2001), David Allen introduces his famous productivity system, aimed at helping people work on multiple projects at once – and to do so with confidence, clear objectives and a sense of control.

What’s in it for me? Why you should download this book summary?

Getting Things Done without losing your cool.

Built on simple concepts such as outcome thinking and defining your next actions, the Getting Things Done (GTD) method can be used to plan projects of all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re organizing a work presentation or buying Christmas presents for everyone in your family, the GTD philosophy forces you to start by identifying a clear goal and then continuously asking yourself: What’s the next concrete action I can take to come closer to achieving my goal?

Therein lies the true art of getting things done: by keeping every task small enough that you can take care of it in a short period of time, a lack of time or motivation won’t be able to hinder you from doing what you need to do. And, step by step, this approach will help you work toward achieving all your goals in life and avoid stress along the way.

When you organize your projects using the GTD method, you’ll always be prepared to work on tasks at short notice, regardless of what else is going on or where you are. GTD makes it so easy for you to take the next step that you won’t postpone it.

This book presents a few simple tools you can use to work effectively and keep a cool head at the same time, and talks about what kind of attitude is necessary for putting the GTD philosophy into practice.

This mobile app is a summary of the bestseller book Getting Things Done. It serves to remind you daily with push notifications so that the principle teachings of this book remain fresh in your mind.

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Use this app daily (Just 30-45secs) and soon you will master its principles, One Day At A Time!

In this app of the book summary, you will find the key messages of the book.

Who should read this book summary?

Anyone interested in productivity
Anyone who wants to work and live effectively while keeping a cool head
Anyone curious about the widely-acclaimed Getting Things Done method


Who wrote the book?
David Allen is an American writer, businessman and consultant. His coaching company trains executives in the Getting Things Done method and distributes productivity software. He has written many books and articles on self-management and productivity, and is considered one of the most influential thinkers in this area.

Note: This is not the complete book by David Allen. It is a handy companion to the book with extracts, quotes and key notes.