Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

I think it has some valuable insights but this book could have been 100 pages instead of 400. The reason it is so long is because for every lesson the author over explains things, gives like ten silly examples instead of using one or two and explaining them with care. Moreover, he kept bringing up that he has coached people and stuff through the book, but it felt a little presumptuous. I understand it is important to recognize his experience and what he has learned thus we understand why the lesson would be relevant but it felt like he was being conceited.

I have been working through the book, "Getting Things Done", for the past couple of weeks. Really taking his ideas and implementing them into my life. The information he has provided is very practical, hands on, and designed to reduce your overall stress (which I have experienced). However, the book is a little confusing to understand. So much so, there are people across the web trying to grasp what the author is trying to communicate. I will give it 4 out of 5 stars for providing excellent and practical information. The book lost a star for the lack of clarity it was supposed to provide. Do I recommend this book? Yes. Difficulty to understand: 7.5 (1-10; 1 very easy and 10 very difficult). Reading level: ~10th grade

This was one of the most impactful books I've ever read (and re-read). It's simple and teaches common sense practices around idea/task capture. My first copy of Getting Things Done was in eReader format, back when Peanut Press existed... I wish this book would focus more on decision making (i.e. what to do next) in more detail, but there are other books for that. The tenets of GTD feel a little OCD, but if you can practice the tenets, and regularly review your trusted system, you can get things off your mind and focus on doing.