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.

In today's world, yesterday's methods just don't work. Veteran coach and management consultant David Allen shares his breakthrough methods for stress-free performance that he has introduced to tens of thousands of people across the country. Allen's premise is simple: our productivity is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are organized can we achieve effective results and unleash our creative potential. From core principles to proven tricks, Getting Things Done can transform the way you work and live, showing you how to pick up the pace without wearing yourself down.

Learn how to:

Apply the "do it, delegate it, defer it, drop it" ruleto get your in-box to empty

Reassess goals and stay focused in changing situations

Plan and unstick projects

Overcome feelings of confusion, anxiety, and being overwhelmed

Feel fine about what you're not doing

Acknowledgments

Welcome to Getting Things Done

Part 1: The Art of Getting Things Done

Chapter 1 A New Practice for a New Reality

Chapter 2 Getting Control of Your Life:The Five Stages of Mastering Workflow

Chapter 3 Getting Projects Creatively Under

Way: The Five Phases of Project Planning

Part 2: Practicing Stress-Free Productivity

Chapter4 Getting Started: Setting Up the Time,Space, and Tools

Chapter 5 Collection: Corralling Your "Stuff"

Chapter 6 Processing: Getting"In" to Empty

Chapter 7 Organizing: Setting Up the Right Buckets

Chapter 8 Reviewing: Keeping Your System Functional

Chapter 9 Doing: Making the Best Action Choices

Chapter 10 Getting Projects Under Control

Part 3: The Power of the Key Principles

Chapter 11 The Power of the Collection Habit

Chapter 12 The Power of the Next-Action Decision

Chapter 13 The Power of Outcome Focusing Conclusion

Index