Bossed Up How to Maximize Your Time to Get Things Done
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Jan 19, 2021 
David Allen, the world’s leading expert on productivity and author of 'Getting Things Done,' shares his insights into maximizing time and space for a more fulfilling lifestyle. He discusses the transformative GTD methodology that can help manage busy lives while nurturing creativity through mental clarity. List management and clear communication are highlighted as crucial elements for stress-free productivity. Allen emphasizes the importance of decluttering both mind and environment to make room for new beginnings and success.
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Origins: From Grad School To Lockheed Pilot
- David Allen described dropping out of grad school, consulting, and designing training for Lockheed in the 1980s.
- He used that corporate pilot to scale the productivity model into broader organizational work.
Methodology Is Technology-Agnostic
- The five GTD steps (capture, clarify, organize, reflect, engage) are timeless tools for managing commitments.
- They apply regardless of tech changes because humans still need reliable external systems.
Empty Your Mind Into An Inbox
- Capture every item that has your attention on paper or a trusted inbox so your brain stops trying to remember it all.
- Externalize open loops to free cognitive space and reduce ambient anxiety.
