Book Summary: Getting Things Done by David Allen

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This post is a book summary that highlights the major ideas contained in David Allen’s Getting Things Done. This summary is different from many of the others you’ll find on the web: books are primarily vehicles for ideas. Instead of following the structure of the book in question, we’ll isolate and examine the key ideas and themes that make the book useful. Along the way, I’ll tell you how I actually apply the ideas. If you like this book summary, please leave a comment and spread the word!

If you’re ready to stop stressing and start accomplishing your goals, David Allen’s Getting Things Done can help you create a simple, effective personal productivity system.

About David Allen

David Allen is the author of the Personal MBA-recommended book Getting Things Done, as well as Ready For Anything, and Making It All Work. For more information about his work, check out the David Allen’s website.

Here are 10 big ideas from David Allen’s Getting Things Done…
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