Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

"Getting Things Done" is a great motivator, as it speaks volumes for the simplicity of how we individually require a set way of organization to really make it flow for our daily interruptions.
This book was a recommendation, and I would also recommend it for both people "on task" and those that are flailing to keep the paper tiger in order. I will use this book over and over to recalibrate both home, work, and electronic devices whenever I am once again needing to regroup and set new goals.

My view of these type of books is simple: if you pick up one helpful hint or habit it is worth it. This is worth it. If nothing else use the way to handle the avalanche of email I/you get is worth the cost of the book. Buy it kiddies....

This sounds like the most boring book you could ever read -- it discusses workflow management as a serious topic! Yet, Getting Things Done is engaging, quick to read, and life-changing. You will get more out of this book every time you open it, whether your first or tenth time reading it. I was familiar with David Allen's GTD system through the grapevine of the internet, mostly through the website 43folders.com ... but actually reading the book really got me to get myself together and follow the system. My Gmail inbox has 0 messages in it; I keep a physical inbox; I know what to do when work hits me ("mind like water"). I got several copies of this book for friends and family. Just buy it! :)

Organization has been a problem for me since grade school. I've gotten better over the years, moving from sticky-notes to paper planners to PDAs. Still, I was dropping too many things. My boss told me about GTD, so I bought it. I haven't fully implemented it, and likely won't for several months (there's a LOT to his system). But even with the parts I have done, it has had a tremendous impact on my home and work life. I have cleaned out my 8000+ item e-mail Inbox, and I don't spend time dwelling on stuff I still need to do. I've even used some of the principles suggested in this book to help my son who just started Jr. High keep up with his schoolwork.

I look forward to listening to it again in a few months and keep moving forward.

I bought this book becasue there were so many five star reviews. Mr Allen provides a broad, general and lose archicture for getting things dome. Making lists, using folders you can buy at the office supply store, setting and organizing priorieties are true but are presented a very general general manner. Anyone might tell you this. Allen uses the 50,000 ft metaphore for describing his approach. At that altitude, it is hard to determine anything yet alone get things done. There is nothing new here, and the presentation is not not very usefull

I have decided to pay more attention to the negative reviews before buying a book.