David Allen Gtd Quotes

Use your mind to think about things, rather than think of them. You want to be adding value as you think about projects and people, not simply reminding yourself they exist.

Most people feel best about their work the week before their vacation, but it's not because of the vacation itself. What do you do the last week before you leave on a big trip? You clean up, close up, clarify, and renegotiate all your agreements with yourself and others. I just suggest that you do this weekly instead of yearly.

It's fine to decide not to decide about something. You just need a decide-not-to-decide system to get it off your mind

My mission is to create a world where there are no problems only projects.

People think a lot, but most of that thinking is of a problem, project or situation - not about it

Always ensure that you have at least one project task in your “next actions” list so you don’t forget about your projects!

Our brains were not made to function as storage spaces, they were made to think creatively and find solutions to issues.

Hack # 44: The Get Things Done Method The Get Things Done (GTD) method was created by David Allen, in his book Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. It helps reduce overwhelm by turning your tasks and ideas into a clear, manageable system. It’s built around five simple steps: 1. Capture – Write down everything on your mind: tasks, ideas, reminders. 2. Clarify – Is it actionable? If yes, define the next step. 3. Organize – Sort into categories like projects, errands, or things to delegate. 4. Reflect – Review regularly to stay on track. 5. Engage – Take action based on priority and context.