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David Allen reads an all-new edition of his popular self-help classic for managing work-life balance in the 21st century - now updated for the new challenges facing individuals and organizations in today's rapidly changing world.
Since it was first published more than 15 years ago, David Allen's Getting Things Done has become one of the most influential business books of its era and the ultimate book on personal organization. "GTD" is now shorthand for an entire way of approaching professional and personal tasks and has spawned an entire culture of websites, organizational tools, seminars, and offshoots.
Allen has rewritten the book from start to finish, tweaking his classic text with important perspectives on the new workplace and adding material that will make the book fresh and relevant for years to come. This new edition of Getting Things Done will be welcomed not only by its hundreds of thousands of existing fans but also by a whole new generation eager to adopt its proven principles.
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- Joanna
- 01-06-2018
Useful but too long
Good and useful advice, but could easily be condensed to a quarter of the books length
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- Stephen Long
- 30-01-2019
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A great book and engaging listen. The chapters are not provided and not ability to jump between. I found this frustrating.
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- 05-03-2018
Loved the content...
The content is great but the author is not the best story teller. It dragged!
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- 16-02-2018
Good idea but intense to listen to
I think this book would be better as a text, because listening to it you sometimes lose the line of the story. The ideas are great. I came here after listening to zen to done because I wanted more background information. I think in the end zen to done is more my style, but I am going to give this another listen for sure!
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- Dean
- 21-02-2019
Great content with lots of practical detail
This is a great book with lots of very useful and practical details. While some of it is common sense, unfortunately, it's not commonly done - hence the need for a book like this. Like other comments made, this book is very long and the narration very dry. It's best to listen at a faster speed and revisit the topics that are relevant to you at that time.
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- Daniel J Gavin
- 26-09-2018
gtd is useful but not really suited ...
to audio, since its essentially a reference and unless you create a stack of tags, is hard to rereference
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- JAMES
- 25-02-2018
Best audiobook I've ever heard
Best self-help audiobook I've heard. Gives fantastic practical tips to becoming organised and productive. About to listen to it again!
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- Anonymous User
- 18-01-2018
Good content but monotonously read
I thought the content of the book was very useful, but the way it was read made it really hard to focus on and take in.
I ended up having to research other people’s summaries of the book to get a clear grasp on the main concepts.
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- M
- 08-06-2017
Solid ideas, but could be shorter
Learned some good stuff, but felt like a lot of it was repeated between chapters 8 and 12 or so. Well narrated.
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- Dan
- 03-05-2017
I got stuff done
while listening to this I was gradually putting it into place in my home/work life. now I feel super organised and I have already got stuff done! Yus!
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- Danielle
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OMG! I genuinely believe this will change my life!
I'm a 36 yr old woman who has ADHD and has suffered much stress, anxiety & shame from a severely disorganised adult life; rarely planning ahead more than a month or so. And while realize this is not a cure-all, I have more hope than ever before that I can get a handle on tasks, projects and life goals. Thank you so much!
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- BillLampert
- 07-03-2016
Worthy Upgrade - Worth Your Time
This new audio edition of Getting Things Done advances the practice of GTD and covers a slightly updated process as we have embraced new technology along with reinforcing the tenets of the GTD methodology that have been proven-out by research conducted over the years since the first edition was released.
This Audible edition will inspire new students to embrace the practice of GTD and will re-energize current practitioners that might need a shot in the arm.
As with the first edition of Getting Things Done, hearing David Allen explain GTD will inspire you to jump into GTD with both feet. His narration comes from the heart which only makes the "story" better.
Solid production only adds to a wonderful listening experience. Highly recommended!
59 people found this helpful
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- Megan Rutter
- 26-08-2016
Ignore Reviews Claiming "No New Material"
I'm at a loss for why anyone would claim this book is the same as original. Unless a person doesn't read it in its entirety or is hoping for a new quick fix that varied greatly from the original program, this book is a new life changer all is own. David Allen addresses most all of the "holes" that one might have found in the first writing. He gives a much more extensive, detailed explanation of the 5 steps of GTD, their benefits, new best practices for each, scientific reasoning and common pitfalls. Lastly, he's not the same person he was 15 years ago and explains things in a more understandable and organized manner in this edition. This is not a rewrite done to keep an publisher with new material. This is one of the most well thought our rewrites I've ever read. If you are a GTDer, or a constantly restarting want to be, lol, like I was for years, this book will bring new life to your efforts to have a mind like water.
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- Amazing Customer
- 22-05-2017
Please have someone else narrate!!
What did you like best about Getting Things Done? What did you like least?
GTD comes highly recommended by some of my favorite productivity youtube channels and blogs. I got the physical copy on Amazon but with little time sit down and read, I decided to get the audio book so I can listen on my long drive to work. Unfortunately David Allen's narration is more dry and bland than a piece of overcooked and unseasoned chicken. His voice is droll and made it difficult to pay attention, despite the interesting concept. I had also just finished Stephen Covey's "7 Habits" book, and his voice and narration style is much easier to listen to and digest. I think I would rather just make the time to read the book than waste another minute listening to it. Maybe if he didn't narrate the book it would be worth the credit, but as is, skip the audio book and get the paperback.
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- Rawr
- 21-02-2017
Repetitive
I did not listen to the shorter version of the book but there isn't much content here. I am certain that all of the primary points are in the 3 hour version of the audiobook.
In this version, the author cites his love for the use of paper with his system numerous times. He always caveats computer usage like it is inferior and foreign to him. I have finished over 100 audiobooks (mostly nonfiction) and I could not finish this book even after putting it on 2x. He simply repeats himself too much.
I will be requesting a refund.
22 people found this helpful
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- Daniel
- 10-03-2016
Solid method, but sometimes hard to follow
Solid method, Hard to follow sometimes due to the author's style. (Why stop at one descriptive noun when you can tack on a couple more adjectives!),
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- Igor
- 01-03-2016
Absolute must read! Or hear in this case!
This book has changed my life since I first read it but hearing this new version has revealed new meaning and content that was not clear up to now. The fact the author himself reads it is an advantage because the right emphasis is given to the most important topics. If you need to get some focus and get closer to mind like water hear this!
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- JKS
- 26-03-2016
Inbox Zero Achieved
I first read GTD many years ago and implemented some of the principles. As I am looking to step up my productivity, I decided to grab the updated audio version.
The second time through is already proving successful as I was able to get my email inbox to zero (from 8k) and have next actions assigned to all projects. With each accomplishment, I gain more fuel to drive me further within the GTD program.
My only complaint is that the audio book was a bit dull at times, and hard to get through. As a returning GTD believer, I knew it was worth pushing through, but more real world stories or implementations (similar to what is on the GTD podcast) would make it easier to get through the book.
Complaint aside, I believe if I get one great takeaway from a book it was worth it, and GTD delivers many more.
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- Sureshoe
- 13-02-2020
Create a List
Seriously, this is a revolutionary time management or productivity system? Create a list. Then, work the list. I just saved you $10 and 10 hours.
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- Aunt Minnie
- 18-04-2017
too hard category.
Listening to this book is in the too hard category. First the author talks about his personal experience writing this Edition, ad nauseum. Then he spends a lot of time explaining the content. And it goes downhill from there. I quit at the beginning of chapter 3. I just couldn't take it anymore.
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- C
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Good overview of methodology but only in addition to the book
Well read and structured and very handy to listen to in order to get an overview of the methodology when reading isn't convenient. To get the most out of GTD however you need the book with all of the workflow diagrams etc that are included in the print publication that audio obviously does not provide so this is good audiobook when in addition to the print version, not quite as useful without it.
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Getting Things Done by David Allen
I work for a large Acute healthcare provider in the East Midlands in the UK. This book was recommended to me by the Trust Secretary over 4 years ago in November 2012 after he did a training for me and my team one Saturday morning. He said to me that most people would not follow the GTD system, but he was happy to give up his time for the few that would so. I finally read the first version of GTD whilst on honeymoon in September 2016. I was amazed and relieved that all my efforts of trying to get more organised and more productive, which had most all invariably failed, had not been due to my lack of effort or willingness to improve but rather due to not having a trusted system for getting things done. I instantly applied the teachings in the book upon my return to work and feel more relaxed and more productive immediately. I have also purchased the audio version of the second edition and plan to listen to it on my daily commutes until I have fully implemented the GTD system. This book may well have saved my sanity and career in the healthcare sector.
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- Hipcity
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slow
2 hours into this book and still trying to get to the steps. goodness me. let move on and get on with it
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- SHAHEN
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For the working parent
This is a great book for all parents who are working when they feel things are getting on top of them. The only thing you may find is that when listening to the book one must repeat the chapters to understand the principles and techniques required for their own personal circumstances. The GTD methodology is unique for each individual person, as I have come to realise. This alone poses a challenge of organising oneself and the book alone will not give you simple instructions which will fit perfectly. All areas will need to be created by you and once in place, may need to be adapted when different challenges present themselves. The book itself gives a good foundation however and is an essential read.
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- Adib
- 16-07-2016
Not great on audio
Useful content but it's more of a reference book so likely better to read in print than listen to as audio
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- Mr. James C. Brown
- 14-12-2016
beneficial to everyone
this will become a classic. complements other 'personal development' books. I am a middle management information worker in IT with a business on the side and busy family life. the book has been baring fruit immediately and I'm on Positive trajectory as I invest in the methodology
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- Gregory
- 23-05-2017
Highly recommended a million times!
This is one of the books that has impacted my life the most over the last 7 years.
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- Kugen
- 18-05-2016
Already feeling the reduction in stress
Have already started implementing with Evernote while listening to this audio book and it's fantastic! The examples provided are very clear and useful.
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- Ted F.
- 13-03-2018
Boring
The whole book is summarised in the first chapter, no need to listen further. Also this guy will send you to sleep. 👍🏼
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- JedHoll
- 25-05-2017
Can see why it's a classic
Super book and while I have my doubts about how many people implement the systems advocated in their entirety, there is no doubt in my mind that everyone will find something of value within it.
2 people found this helpful
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