I read "Getting Things Done" last semester in a desperate attempt to get more organized and productive. It is certainly an excellent read! Merlin does a great job summarizing the thrust of the book. Read over this intro and see if it tickles your noggin with some great ideas for getting things done.I’ll be talking a lot here in coming weeks about Getting Things Done, a book by David Allen whose apt subtitle is “The Art of Stress-Free Productivity.” You’ve probably heard about it around the Global Interweb or have been buttonholed by somebody in your office who swears by GTD. (It probably takes a backseat only to the Atkins Diet in terms of the number of enthusiastic evangelists: sorry about that.
Like I did the other day with Quicksilver, I wanted to provide a gentle, geek-centric introduction to Getting Things Done, so that you can think about whether it might be right for you. It also gives you time to pick up your own copy of the book and get a feel for how David’s system works. (You can support 43 Folders by buying the book from Amazon, but it’s also up at ISBN.nu and, of course, on shelves at your local bookstore). You’ll also eventually want to grab some of the other GTD essentials, like a ton of manila folders, a good label maker, and a big-ass garbage can. It’s time to get your act together, hoss.
Merlin's website 43 Folders is what largely got me interested in this book. I was too overwhelmed last semster to put all of the ideas in it into action, but am slowly adapting my ways and getting much more organized this semester. Don't know how much it has improved my grades, but it certainly has helped my sanity!
Consider getting the book and for sure check out Merlin's website. There's quite a few great ideas for getting more organized and getting more done. After reading them you'll be asking yourself: "Now why didn't I think of that?"
P.S. -- Listen to a speech by Merlin Mann.
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