46 pages 1 hour read

David Allen

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2001

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Essay Topics

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Explain the link Allen makes between knowledge work and the increasing pressures of the 21st century. How does his emphasis on maintaining boundaries counter this effect?

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Describe the five main steps involved in implementing Allen’s organizational system.

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What does the term “open loops” mean in the context of GTD? Why do open loops create stress and feelings of guilt?