Book #2 - Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen

from Paradigm Shifting Books · host Stephen H Covey

Getting Things Done has sold millions of copies since it was first published in 2001 and is considered a must-read when it comes to personal productivity. When you actually read the book however you will find it addresses much more than just being "productive". The author David Allen joins us to discuss the book and some of the key insights from GTD. Highlights:1:09 - David Allen shares his background leading to GTD9:21 - What GTD is REALLY about18:19 - 5 steps to mastering workflow23:25 - Lifelong pursuit of mastery25:48 - The power of next action thinking29:16 - Discussion around procrastination40:30 - How can I apply GTD today?41:08 - What is success and how can I be successful?If you are interested in learning more about the GTD methodology you can find a brief overview here.***If you like this podcast and the books we discuss it would mean a lot if you left a positive rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts ;)Follow on:YouTubeInstagramFacebook

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