The Tim Ferriss Show

The Tim Ferriss Show

#384: David Allen — The Art of Getting Things Done (GTD)

Sep 3, 2019 · 01:43:56

✨ AI Summary

David Allen discusses his "Getting Things Done" productivity system.
Key principle: Your mind is for ideas, not for holding them.
Learn to capture, clarify, organize, reflect, and engage tasks.

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