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Getting Things Done
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Getting Things Done” by David Allen is the book that first introduced the world to the much-admired time management method of the same name. The five-step process involves capturing the tasks you need to do, clarifying their objectives and organizing them appropriately, reflecting on their importance, and, finally, engaging with them in order of importance. The book explains each step in exhaustive detail.
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Best suited for people who can’t manage their time well and want to be stress-free and more productive.
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David Allen is a productivity consultant, best known as the creator of a widely acclaimed time management method called “Getting Things Done,” after his debut book. In addition to it, Allen has written two more works of nonfiction: “Ready for Anything,” a collection of newsletter articles, and “Making It All Work,” a follow-up to “Getting Things Done.”
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- Everyone who wants to end self-defeating habits
- Entrepreneurs and employees who need to increase personal and collective productivity
- Those interested in learning how to plan and organize a routine
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