• Getting Things Done With Work-Life Balance

  • By: David Allen
  • Narrated by: David Allen
  • Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (321 ratings)

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Getting Things Done With Work-Life Balance

By: David Allen
Narrated by: David Allen
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Relax - You'll automatically be in complete control of everything in your life!

In David Allen's newest program, he walks you step-by-step in helping you create this unique system. And once you do, you'll immediately be more calm and relaxed, feel more focused and in control, and essentially be at the top of your game! Always - when you're with your boss and your colleagues and when you're with your family.

It's this relaxed, stress-free state that drives a non-stop explosion of creative ideas and a heightened level of productivity. Thus opening the door to new energy, new promotions, new wealth, and a new degree of satisfaction in your life.

David Allen's Getting Things Done brand has helped people throughout the country find the quickest, simplest way to do more. Now it's your turn. Here's just a glimpse of what you'll discover:

  • How to develop a "mind like water" so that nothing can send you into panic mode - no matter how urgent, unexpected, or challenging.
  • How David's Six Horizons of Focus keeps long-range goals and big-picture ideas on your radar screen without losing sight of day-to-day details.
  • Why your BlackBerry, PDA, or Daytimer might be holding you back.
  • How to zero-out your email inbox lightning fast using this little-known trick!
  • How to put your projects and priorities on cruise control with David's Five Stages of Control.
  • How a mere two minutes can save you hours of precious time each and every week.

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Recent recording, but not the most up-to-date material

I've been a follower of David Allen's since 2004. I thought this recording would be a more up-to-date version of his strategy than his book Getting Things Done, especially since he's recently released an updated and revised edition of the book. Instead, this recording was a summary of his original strategy combined with a few real life examples and a set of principles that Mr. Allen has found/rediscovered in the course of his work. As a result, this audio program didn't add much to my understanding of his strategy. He also uses circa 2000 language when discussing the Internet, smartphones, etc. which makes me think this recording wasn't actually made in 2014. I recommend reading the updated version of Getting Things Done (no audio available as of 9/30/2015) instead of getting this recording.

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New music to the same talk

Don't get me wrong.
I love David. I love the GTD. I drink the cool aid as much as the next guy.
This cd, as Mr. Allen refers to throughout the program, has the same stories as before. I'm disappointed that the stories/scenarios weren't different.
Cost-wise, if I were smart about it, I should have just replayed his older books.

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Very Good

Surprisingly helpful, this is not the first organization book i've read, so I did encounter some already familiar knowledge, but overall I learned some very good concept.

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No different. Still amazing.

The content is not much different to GTD, GTD Live etc, yet I still loved it.

This system is so obvious that it's sometimes too easy to overlook basic stuff. Hearing it in different ways has given me a better perspective and grasp on having a more complete system

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Great follow up to original GTD book

This book helped to reinforce critical GTD principles and illuminated the positive impact that can be achieved when those principles are consistently applied. The concept of getting things out of your head and into a trusted system is quite powerful. This is a "must read/listen" book for every busy professional.

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Gave me actionable steps everyday

Loved the stories and analogies made. The perspective in each step of the processes is empowering and motivating. Thank you!

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Improved efficiency

I have taken a few of the nuggets and implemented them. This was a good value.

I would recommend this to my kids.

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Helped me with perspective.

l have been looking for a new way of looking at my old problems. This really has helped with this goal. Started using my smartphone to collect my thoughts and have already felt more relaxed. Still have a long way to go to build habits but this audio book is helping continue my journey.

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Super Great Book

I’ve heard about this book from many different authors and finally got it and I listen to it three or four times so far I just can’t get enough of it.

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great book and strategies

hard to listen to, can't wait for it to end, but can't skip any because keep getting great nuggets sprinkled throughout. It would be awesome to get all the value without the repeating.

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