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"The Bible of business and personal productivity" —Lifehack

"A completely revised and updated edition of the blockbuster bestseller from 'the personal productivity guru'"—Fast Company

Since it was first published almost fifteen years ago, David Allen’s Getting Things Done has become one of the most influential business books of its era, and the ultimate book on personal organization. “GTD” is now shorthand for an entire way of approaching professional and personal tasks, and has spawned an entire culture of websites, organizational tools, seminars, and offshoots.

Allen has rewritten the book from start to finish, tweaking his classic text with important perspectives on the new workplace, and adding material that will make the book fresh and relevant for years to come. This new edition of Getting Things Done will be welcomed not only by its hundreds of thousands of existing fans but also by a whole new generation eager to adopt its proven principles.

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“I am a devout, card-carrying GTD true believer. . . . The entire approach has boosted not only my productivity but also my wider well-being. But what amazes me just as much is how deeply GTD has taken hold around the world. . . . This is a genuine movement.”
—Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive

“Getting Things Done offers help building the new mental skills needed in an age of multitasking and overload.”
—Sue Shellenbarger, The Wall Street Journal

“I recently attended David’s seminar on getting organized, and after seeing him in action I have hope. . . . David Allen’s seminar was an eye-opener.”
—Stewart Alsop, Fortune

“Allen drops down from high-level philosophizing to the fine details of time management. Take a minute to check this one out.”
—Mark Henricks, Entrepreneur

“David Allen’s productivity principles are rooted in big ideas . . . but they’re also eminently practical.”
—Keith H. Hammonds, Fast Company

“David Allen brings new clarity to the power of purpose, the essential nature of relaxation, and deceptively simple guidelines for getting things done. He employs extensive experience, personal stories, and his own recipe for simplicity, speed, and fun.”
—Frances Hesselbein, chairman, board of governors, Leader to Leader Institute

“Anyone who reads this book can apply this knowledge and these skills in their lives for immediate results.”
—Stephen P. Magee, chaired professor of business and economics, University of Texas at Austin

“A true skeptic of most management fixes, I have to say David’s program is a winner!”
—Joline Godfrey, CEO, Independent Means, Inc., and author of Our Wildest Dreams

“Getting Things Done describes an incredibly practical process that can help busy people regain control of their lives. It can help you be more successful. Even more important, it can help you have a happier life!”
—Marshall Goldsmith, coeditor, The Leader of the Future and Coaching for Leadership

“WARNING: Reading Getting Things Done can be hazardous to your old habits of procrastination. David Allen’s approach is refreshingly simple and intuitive. He provides the systems, tools, and tips to achieve profound results.”
—Carola Endicott, director, Quality Resources, New England Medical Center

About the Author

David Allen is widely recognized as the world’s leading expert on personal and organizational productivity. He has more than thirty years of pioneering research and experience as a management consultant and executive coach to some of America’s most prestigious organizations, such as New York Life, the World Bank, and the U.S. Navy.

Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Penguin Books; Revised ed. edition (March 17, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0143126563
ISBN-13: 978-0143126560
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.4 inches
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Average Customer Review: 524 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #392 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #4 in Books > Business & Money > Skills > Time Management

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Buy the first edition, it's 100 times better!

ByFrankon July 17, 2016

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I read the first edition a few years ago and gave copies to everyone on my team. It was very actionable. This 2015 edition is not that.

This new edition goes into more theory, but that makes it much harder to use as a concise guide of how to get things done.

I loved the first edition, but the 2015 edition was tedious to read and I didn't have the patience to get through it. Too bad he ruined a good thing. It would have been better if he'd added a companion book with all the non-actionable theory, or separate chapters.

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Returning for fresh inspiration after 8 years of implementing the system.

ByAidanon April 8, 2016

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This book was my companion as I tried to grappling with an out of control work schedule and project tasks. I normally take on too much responsibility. I had not learned to say no, and worse, I was no longer in school so the mental strain I experienced from what I thought I was capable of doing and where my performance was at was staggering. Allen's book was my answer. I read it cover to cover over Thanks Giving weekend, and then figured out how I could implement the strategies.

I made the mistake of trying to do things piecemeal. I proved futile given the dynamic and fluid nature of the non-profit work I was doing. What ended up happening was that over the Christmas weekend of that year I came in to the office and implemented the full GTD system. That was a needed endeavor and very much paid off in the long run. I have been using his system, a bit updated since I started using the Franklin Covey planners and stopped relying solely on digital note taking and calendaring.

This is an incredibly worthwhile read, and the suggestions should be taken as pragmatic applications you have to approach in order to truly make sense of the system.

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Same concepts, updated for 2015

ByE. Gannonon May 14, 2015

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I had read and partially implemented GTD based on the original version of this book. The 2015 edition - as the author himself acknowledges - pretty much repeats the original core concepts with topical updates to refer to interim changes in technology and the greatly increased volume of things the typical person can expect to flow into "in" in the course of an ordinary day. Reading this book was good review. I've been using Cultured Code's "Things" application for many years now to support my use of the GTD methodology, but not employing Things or GTD to their fullest potential, e.g. through regular use of "Projects" or the Weekly Review. Re-reading Allen's advice in this new volume has inspired me to make fuller use of all aspects of the system and I am already seeing the benefits in terms of greater clarity, organization, and control of my "Next Actions."

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Practical and Useful ... A Pleasant surprise for a productivity book

Bypollyeon April 1, 2017

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Not the usual self-help, productivity improvement book. The book provides an excellent methodology to increase personal organization and productivity. David Allen provides exercises that help you put his method into practice. He helps you to prioritize your work and your life with practical actions. I am anything but the rah-rah go-team, corporate worker drone and I was able to use this book to find more meaning and satisfaction in my work life. I highly recommend the other two books in his GTD series.

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Game changer.

ByArthur J.on July 30, 2016

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This book hanged my life. Both in work and out. I'm no longer overwhelmed by big challenges/projects. I can focus more on what matters. I can share more information with others and now have a water tight way to manage that can be passed on to my successor.

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Life changing, not even kidding

ByAmazon Customeron October 7, 2016

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There is a long standing agreement about the fact that the key to success in whatever you do swings around the idea of being fully engaged or present 'in the moment'. But it is one thing to tell you "hey you, live in the moment" (like many new age spiritual books do) and a whole other story is to tell you "hey, here try this system, it will help you stay fully engaged in the moment while you do whatever you do". This is what David Allen has done, provide a comprenhensive system to unload your mind of allow it to do what it does best, to reason and create... and not holding on to thoughts and ideas. I would argue then, that this book is much more profound in it's content and ulterior implications than ANY other book out there about spiritual growth and search for that elusive be-in-the-present/maximum-focus/in-the-zone kind of state.

I would also recommend reading 'Making it all work' as well after reading this one first becuase this one gives the vertebral column, the core struchture of the method while 'Making it all work complements this one beautifly with plenty of examples, specially on the higher levels of focus or 'altitudes', as Allen calls them.

I can honestly say that this book changed my life for the better. And I'm not exagerating one bit. I am now very much at peace and live a more relaxed life by simply applying David Allen's method. I am deeply thankful for what he has writen.

Thank you Mr. Allen.

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Fantastic book for improving your productivity at work and home

ByChristopher Allen Milleron July 11, 2015

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I read an older version of this book in the library, and was drawn to the recommendations and expected life improvements that could be achieved. I found this newer version of GTD, and decided to purchase it so I would have a reference when implementing the techniques and approaches David Allen recommends. I have not implemented the full system yet, but I have used some of the simple, easy to implement tips. These tips have helped me be more productive at work and home.

I would definitely recommend this book to others wanting to improve their productivity or work/life balance. Even if you don't implement the whole recommended GTD system, you can benefit from some of the tips in this book.

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Organizing my organizational systems

ByDerekon October 16, 2015

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Too many times in life we try to self organize by piecing together various productivity methods together to make our own Frankenstein's Monster of an organizational system.

That was me.

After reading GTD, I'm ditching all other methods and choosing just this one. David Allen's methodology to a productive life and clear mind is timeless. In this updated edition he addresses how to incorporate technology in your productivity.

GTD is the only method for me!

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