Zen to Done

The Ultimate Simple Productivity System

By: Leo Babauta

Narrated by: Fred Stella

Length: 1 hr and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

Zen To Done (ZTD) is a system that is at once simple, and powerful, and will help you develop the habits that keep all of your tasks and projects organized, that keep your workday simple and structured, that keep your desk and email inbox clean and clear, and that keep you doing what you need to do, without distractions. This book was written for those who want to get their lives organized and actually execute the things on their to-do list by changing existing habits. And let me say that changing your habits is possible. Using the habit-changing techniques I describe in this book, I have made many habit changes: I quit smoking, started running, started eating healthier, completed a marathon, doubled my income and got my finances in order, have almost eliminated my debt now, completed a triathlon, lost more than 20 pounds, and started a successful blog, and more. Read this book. You'll be amazed at what you can accomplish with this productivity system.

©2008 Leo Babauta (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

The simplest and right version of GTD. Recommended

- Small Notebook is the best way to capture things.
- Everything should be done as simple as possible.
- The best way to be productive is to find one single goal and do everything to achieve it.
- One habit at a time.
- Find passion. There is no other way to be happy with your job.

Minimalistic version of ZTD is amazing and really fits to my idea of life and to my new lifestyle desing. Amazing and short book. Much better to listen/read after GTD by David Allen.

Useful for people familiar with GTD

What did you love best about Zen to Done?

Succinct and to the point

Any additional comments?

Kudos to the author for adapting GTD to make it easier to implement in the real world

Zen and Done!

I've been a fan of Mr Babauta's since I first stumbled on his blog. This is a quick listen and provides a handy guide for productivity and ultimately, happiness.

This audio book is ZEN and MINIMALIST

Leo go directly to the necessary things, with a minimalist way, and I will say ZEN way,

A bit simpler and more powerful in its simplicity (the definition of Zen?):

Listening to the Audible version is useful as reading the book, with the text as backup.

Fantastic way to get started with being productive

Solid book. I really enjoyed this. For anyone looking to get a handle of their to-do list, this is it.

Excellent add-on to GTD

If you are into Getting Things Done by David Allen, this is a great complement. If you are not - then this is a sound approach to personal organizing. It is well carried out, well structured and to the point. Highly recommended for anyone who wants an upgrade to their personal organizing.

Excellent

Listened to this organizational book during my morning commute. Very simple ideas. Loved the flexibility of this system.

GREAT book - actionable

Would you listen to Zen to Done again? Why?

Yes - tons of actionable information - so much so, I actually purchased the physical book afterwards to take notes in and get even more from.

GREAT info. GTD/Getting Things Done just never clicked for me - Zen To Done clicks perfectly for me/my personality/mind

What was one of the most memorable moments of Zen to Done?

Realizing that having things SET a certain way could be powerful

What did you learn from Zen to Done that you would use in your daily life?

How to make habit changes - how to be more organized and not let my lists dictate my life

Any additional comments?

great read if you want to learn to work smarter and be more organized!

Nice Organizing guide

What did you love best about Zen to Done?

I loved the ease on how this book teaches you about how to be better and focus on what you love to do.

What other book might you compare Zen to Done to and why?

Reworked - Because takes the same path of focusing on simplicity taking one goal and chopping it into smaller tasks.

What about Fred Stella’s performance did you like?

He's smart and knows exactly how to get the reader to understand and digest what he is saying.

What insight do you think you’ll apply from Zen to Done?

Focusing on only one goal and one only, chopping the goal into daily tasks, weekly and monthly and not to star another goal until I have finished the goal I'm working on.