YAPClassic: David Allen on Mastering the Art of Stress-Free Productivity
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David Allen has been described as a productivity expert who specializes in curing the psychic pain caused by the pressure of time. He introduced the world to his timeless Getting Things Done methodology in 2001 when he published a book of the same name. Thanks to his ground-breaking work, millions have discovered tools to accomplish more with less stress. In this episode, David breaks down the GTD framework and offers tips to help even the busiest people stay productive and engaged.
David Allen is the creator of the Getting Things Done system and bestselling author of several books, including Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. He is recognized by Forbes as one of the top five executive coaches in the US and included in Business 2.0 magazine's 2006 list of the “50 Who Matter Now.”
In this episode, Hala and David will discuss:
- What stress-free productivity looks like
- When stress is a good thing
- The ‘external brain’ stress-management tool
- The five steps of his GTD system
- Tips for avoiding distraction
- His approach to organizing tasks
- Why priorities must drive action
- How ‘open loops’ drain your energy
- The two-minute rule for more efficiency
- Tips to stop wasting time and draining energy
- And other topics…
David Allen is a leading expert on organizational and personal productivity. He is the creator of the Getting Things Done methodology and bestselling author of several books, including Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. He is recognized by Forbes as one of the top five executive coaches in the US and included in Business 2.0 magazine's 2006 list of the “50 Who Matter Now.” David Allen is the founder and chairman of the David Allen Company, providing seminars, coaching, educational resources, and practical products for individuals and organizations. He continues to write about coping with the fast-paced modern world, emphasizing balance, control, and meaningful focus.
Resources Mentioned:
David’s Website: https://gettingthingsdone.com/
David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidallengtd/
David’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdguy
David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dallen45/
David’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidAllen/
David’s Books:
Getting Things Done for Teens: Take Control of Your Life in a Distracting World: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Teens-Distracting/dp
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity-dp-0143126563/dp
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