Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen - Book Summary - Readtrepreneur
(Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book, but an unofficial summary.)
In order to get things done effectively, our minds must be clear and our thoughts must be organized. This book Getting Things Done gives us clear-cut steps to follow to accomplish the tasks that we should be doing and get rid of those unnecessary tasks that clutter our minds, and never be bothered by them again.
(Note: This summary is wholly written and published by Readtrepreneur It is not affiliated with the original author in any way)
"Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them." - David Allen
With experience from being a veteran coach and management consultant, author David Allen put together a system that has helped countless people manage their tasks and boost their productivity without stress and anxiety. In fact, you may also start to enjoy the process of decluttering your mind as you accomplish the tasks, one by one.
David Allen stresses the importance of a clear mind and enumerates the methods to help you organize your workspace, both home and at work.
P.S. Getting Things Done is an extremely useful book that will help in getting your life together. It provides methods that make tasks seem more doable, ensuring that you meet your goals.
The Time for Thinking is Over! Time for Action! Scroll Up Now and Click on the "Buy now with 1-Click" Button to Download your Copy Right Away!
Why Choose Us, Readtrepreneur?
Highest Quality Summaries
Delivers Amazing Knowledge
Awesome Refresher
Clear And Concise
The English version for this book has made hundreds of dollars since inception. We believe in long term investment in our books and for the other markets, we actually see bigger potential due to the lack of competition.
We estimate that this book will make $200-800 a year in passive income once published by Babelcube. Of course, babelcube takes time to publish and this is a royalty split which you'll get a higher returns for the first few thousands of dollars.
Chapter 1. Optimal Stopping – When to Stop Looking
One thing that makes life difficult is not knowing when to stop – this has been labeled as the Optimal Stopping Problem. There is a danger of quitting too early and missing out on something good, or quitting too late and exhausting the little energy and time that we have.
Thankfully, there is an algorithm that will make decisions much easier. It’s not entirely foolproof, but it will produce better outcomes than doing things randomly.
The Optimal Stopping Problem deals not with what option to select but how many choices to consider. Based on statistical data, the ideal percentage is 37%.
The Secretary Problem explores the idea of Optimal Stopping. Someone tasked to hire a secretary has to choose among applicants, but he must know when to stop so that he will not miss someone who is good for the job.
In looking for the secretary, stopping late means prolonging the choice unnecessarily, while stopping too early lets the best applicant go unhired. The strategy is to find a reasonable balance between the two conditions.
