Comments on: Ten Books That Changed My Life #9: Getting Things Done

By: David Allen

David Allen — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:10:01 +0000

I know – it’s seems a bit ridiculous sometimes that such simple principles, easily applied, can have such profound results. But then, I lose sight of that from time to time myself…that’s why it’s so way cool to come across an article like yours. It reminds me that I’m not totally nuts (just mildly so, enough to keep me sane). All the best, and keep up the good work!

- David

By: Geoff R.

Geoff R. — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 20:12:45 +0000

I am a student, and I just discovered GTD a couple months ago. It’s a great method, and I have applied to my academic work, and have had great success.

I didn’t see many resources for students on the topic of GTD, and otherwise general productivity and organization. I started my own, so check it out if you’d like.

http://www.gearfire.net

By: Brett McKay

Brett McKay — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:50:07 +0000

What I loved about GTD was that it’s practical. It seems like all the other time management books offer a lot more navel gazing and finding your values (e.g . Steven Covey). While that’s all fine and good, when you feel overwhelmed with all the mundane stuff you have to do, knowing your burning desires won’t help you pay the bills on time.

GTD really has helped me manage to accomplish so much. By implementing GTD, I’m going to law school and succeeding, I blog, I have time to hang out with the wife, and I’m starting a business. I don’t feel overwhelmed at all.

By: plonkee

plonkee — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:36:12 +0000

Along with many other people I’m sure, I completely agree that this is a great book / system. The thing that I liked best is that it doesn’t assume that you are starting from no work, but instead assumes that you’ve already got a bunch of stuff to do (that is written on the inside of your skull)