| Title | : | The Getting Things Done Workbook |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 |
| Publication | : | First published September 3, 2019 |
The incredible popularity of Getting Things Done revealed people's need to take control of their own productivity with a system that reduces the stress of staying on top of it all. Around the world hundreds of certified trainers and coaches are engaged full time in teaching the process, supported by a grassroots movement of Meetup groups, LinkedIn groups, Facebook groups, podcasts, blogs and dozens of apps based on it. While Getting Things Done remains the definitive way to gain perspective over work and create the mental space for creativity and mindfulness, The Getting Things Done Workbook enhances the original by providing an accessible guide to the GTD methodology in workbook form.
The workbook divides the process into small, manageable segments to allow for easier learning and doing. Each chapter identifies a challenge the reader may be facing--such as being overwhelmed by too many to-do lists, a messy desk, or email overload--and explains the GTD concept to address. The lessons can be learned and implemented in almost any order, and whichever is adopted will provide immediate benefits. This handy instructional manual will give both seasoned GTD users and newcomers alike clear action steps to take to reach a place of sustained efficiency.
The Getting Things Done Workbook Reviews
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Being a big fan (not an adherent - that would be a different topic altogether) of GTD method, I obviously have a tremendous respect for Mr. Allen. He is definitely a genius of productivity and systematic approach, but I cannot say I enjoy his writing style very much -
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity is a treasure of good advise but it is longish and diluted with lot of quasi-philosophizing. Overall, it is no surprise that people are looking for other sources that could describe the GTD method precisely and to the point.
This workbook is trying to fulfill this role in part, also aiming to build the "GTD muscle" for a new practitioner. This is a commendable goal and largely, the book nails it. You get the detailed method overview, description (and rationalization) of each step and a number of examples (reasonably realistic). At the end of the day, you'll be better at GTD after reading this book than before.
My primary problem is with the execution. Huge foldouts with philosophical quotes from Mr. Allen's other books look like a waste of space. So is the obsession with large fonts and huge (two-thirds of a page in size!) exclamation point signs and other graphics. I'm sure Mr. Allen is beyond padding the page count with such cheesy tricks, but not only it doesn't add to the book value - it also makes the presentation quite unprofessional.
Overall verdict: the book is helpful (you'll be better at GTD after reading it) but it hardly has any lasting value - even if you decide to read it again (you won't) it will make it more useful. Bottom line: very slightly recommended, 3/5 for value, 1/5 for execution. -
Love this workbook! One of the criticisms of David Allen's Getting Things Done is that people feel it is overwhelming in it's own right. This workbook really breaks everything down step-by-step. The workbook is not cluttered and the pages are laid out simply. There are a lot of mini quizzes, checklists, steps, and capture space. If you are looking to really learn the GTD system from the ground up or just get a refresher, you could easily read this instead of the GTD book. I'm personally looking forward to going through this to restart my own productivity system.
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Yeesh. No knocks on the GTD methodology, which I think can be useful if rigorously practiced, and there are some good nuggets in here, whether you have read the book or a newcomer to this approach - but this workbook is horribly designed... so much wasted space, unnecessary advertising for the original book, ugly QR codes (which no one ever uses) and lame pull quotes taking up full 2-page spreads that serve no purpose. It really feels like the content here is thin and the publisher had to stretch to hit page count to make this into a book they could sell.
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I had gotten a copy of the original Getting Things Done, but had never gotten the thing done of reading it through or implementing the system. For me, then, this workbook covered new ground, but I think if you have read the book, it might not be as useful. This would be a nice gift if you're sure the recipient wants some help getting organized, especially for more visual people.
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Helpful condensed version of the older full book.
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A good introduction to "Getting Things Done". Motivation not included. (I read this book with a group, which was much better because we got support and accountability.)
If you're serious about GTD there's no substitute for the full-length book by David Allen. -
A more straightforward version (hands on examples, focused just on the actionable pieces) of the GTD methodology than what is found in the main Getting Things Done book. This would be an easier place for most people to dip their toes in and figure out if this is a helpful system for them, then to graduate to the main book if they're looking for additional examples or detail.
It's a pretty quick read (unless you stop to do each portion of the workbook as instructed). I'm considering purchasing it to keep on the shelf with the full GTD book to keep both easily accessible.
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The Getting Things Done Workbook is a very thorough and detailed planner for working through the Getting Things Done Method. I had not read the Getting Things Done books before reading this workbook, although there are many references to the books. I found it very helpful in providing examples for every possible type of action items and they ways to categorize them. Whether it be in your work life or personal life, either digitally organized or in analog (pen and paper) format, this is very helpful to staying on top of projects, tasks, and information in your life. After reading this workbook I will definitely read Getting Things Done.
Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review. -
This book was on my radar for a couple of months and this week I felt I needed a GTD refresher so I picked it up. I loved it! It's totally action-oriented: perfect for people who have already read the Getting Things Done original book. I enjoyed how it presented the 10 Moves going through all the 5 Steps in order. I learned a lot from it! I realized I was overcomplicating my system and the exercises put me back on track.
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Tahle cvičebnice mě hodně příjemně překvapila. Dodala mi některé chybějící dívky skládačky, kvůli kterým mi dříve GTD tolik nedávalo smysl, a zároveň některé principy zjednodušila a dobře vysvětlila, jak je uvést do praxe. Trochu lituju, že neexistovala už před lety, kdy jsem GTD četla poprvé, protože myslím, že by mi hodně pomohla ho tehdy uchopit za správný konec a reálně implementovat.
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A Marie Kondo of paperwork, not really what I expected.
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A much more fast paced book compared to the actual book, I haven't read through the original book yet however I've already gleaned a lot from just this workbook.
I haven't fully implemented all the techniques yet, and it would probably take months before I can compare actual progress, but I am going to slowly implement this (plus a whole host of other productivity methods) to see which ones fit and which ones don't.
I am happy that this workbook emphasises flexibility and what works for you often, it's not entirely rigid. There are moments of that in this book (as in any self-help book) but not too often. The methods make sense, they're not overly complicated, and they're broken down in a way that doesn't feel like you have to upend your entire life just to try out. They're simple additions to life that may take a while to implement, but shouldn't take hours to maintain a week.
Looking forward to see if this really helps a lot of not over the upcoming month or so. -
Esse novo livro do David Allen traz mais objetividade ao apresentar e ensinar a metodologia GTD. Ele é um ótimo livro para quem deseja aprender mais desse sistema pessoal de organização, porque ele vai direto ao ponto, criando meios de aprender os primeiros passos de forma mais didática.
Para quem conhece e já utiliza o sistema, ele é um bom material para fazer suas revisões e comparar no que precisa melhorar no dia a dia. Vale a leitura para quem não conhece como também para que utiliza a tempos.
Diria que a ordem de leitura que recomendo é este livro e depois a edição de capa azul da "A Arte de Fazer acontecer" -
A good note to return to every once in a while.
Some mantras, central to the GTD framework.
1. The benefit of this is allowing you the luxury of emptying your mind without letting it get distracted into your doing.
2. You increase your creativity and productivity exponentially when you make it a habit to capture potentially meaningful things in the moments they occur.
3. The essence of getting things done is knowing what "done" means, and what "doing" is like and where it happens.
4. View current problems as projects.
Some tips that I need to implement:
1. Nature mindsweeping.
2. Never put something back into the "in" tray.
3. Think of doing this this as my work, not chores that's preventing me from doing actual work.
"Having a clear head and relaxed, focused control is dependent on orienting yourself in space, and time with the appropriate map, the lists and pictures of your landscape of commitments and interests. The real value of building a trusted external brain, as GTD does, is to free you to make good, intuitive, choices about what to be doing, and what not to."
"You don't set priority, you have them."
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Das war wirklich hilfreich. Alles noch mal ganz kurz zusammengefasst. Platz, um eigene Notizen zu den jeweiligen Schritten einzutragen. Evaluation der Vorher-Nachher-Veränderung. Besonders gefallen hat mir die Seite, die nach dem Warum fragt. Warum mache ich das überhaupt? Ja, das Workbook ist definitiv eine sinnvolle Ergänzung zum Buch. Man kann es auch allein bearbeiten, wenn man dann die ganzen QR-Codes scannt und im Grunde doch noch mal den Inhalt des Buches erarbeitet. Also besser gleich beides zusammen. Denn ja, ich war auch skeptisch am Anfang, aber es hat wirklich funktioniert. Und es ist so einfach. Mein Hirn war deutlich leerer und ich dadurch entspannter.
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This book is a phenomenal supporting material to the GTD methodology. The format is easy to follow and the checklists are incredibly helpful. If you feel the main GTD book can be overwhelming, this is a great step-by-step guide to walk you through each step confidently, and start building routines to supportive the life you envision for yourself. I’m excited to get more out of this methodology in the upcoming year.
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Se você já leu o GTD, leia este.
Diferente do livro anterior, o objetivo deste é trilhar os passos do GTD de maneira muito prática.
Revisitar esta metodologia trouxe mais sensação de organização e realização para as tarefas do dia a dia.
Por ser um método simples, pode levantar dúvidas se realmente funciona, mas no dia a dia entendemos como podemos utilizá-lo da melhor maneira e enxergar o progresso em nossos objetivos. -
This is an excellent GTD Method Workbook. It is very practical and enables the application of the method in 10 Moves. I can recommend it to both GTD beginners and practioners. The book contains a couple of helpful checklistes to alalyse progress. The workbook is worth going through even more than once.
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Overall, a great place to start getting organized, getting ready to start a new chapter of your life.
Practical, step-by-step advice, ready for anyone to pick up and start making changes.
**I received this book from NetGalley in return for an honest review. -
Overall, a great place to start getting organized, getting ready to start a new chapter of your life.
Practical, step-by-step advice, ready for anyone to pick up and start making changes.
**I received this book from NetGalley in return for an honest revi -
There are lots of helpful tools and methods throughout the book, and I imagine this would be great for a starter, but I already have a file system I'm a huge fan of (PARA:
https://fortelabs.co/blog/para), so it wasn't as applicable to me. -
(7/10) Es el complemento que le faltaba al libro principal, ya que éste adolecía de ser poco práctico. Este es justo lo contrario, te define claramente los pasos a seguir para montar un sistema GTD. Sin embargo, creo que se queda un poco corto para la gente que ya usa GTD.
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I've read David Allen's books years ago and incorporated many of the ideas into my life, but this workbook is a great practical summary and quite enough for someone with no prior knowledge of GTD to be able to start implementing it successfully
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This wasn’t a perfect book, but it definitely helped me organize a few systems!
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The book has too many pages for its message. Very practical book indeed but it's only good for beginners in GTD and could have been made in half of its size.
