

184: Getting Things Done, with David Allen
17 snips Mar 16, 2015
David Allen, productivity expert and author of Getting Things Done, discusses the steps of his methodology, the impact of technology on productivity, and understanding the six horizons of commitments. He emphasizes the importance of capturing information, prioritizing tasks, and doing the thing you are least looking forward to. Allen also recommends books like The War of Art and Brain Chains.
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Getting Things Done
- Define what "done" means and what "doing" looks like.
- Clarify desired outcomes and the actions needed to achieve them.
Five-Step Process
- Getting things done is a five-step process: Capture, Clarify, Organize, Reflect, Engage.
- This process applies to any situation you want to control and focus on.
Learnable Skill
- Getting Things Done (GTD) is advanced common sense, not new technology.
- These simple behaviors are learnable but don't happen automatically; your brain requires focus.