If the only tool you have is a hammer, it's hard to eat spaghetti. — David Allen Business problems Copy Share Image
You don't actually do a project; you can only do action steps related to it. — David Allen Action Copy Share Image
Focusing on your values may provide you with meaning, but it won't simplify things. — David Allen Copy Share Image
“There is no expedient to which a man will not go to avoid the real labor of thinking. —THOMAS EDISON” — David Allen Copy Share Image
Anything that causes you to overreact or underreact can control you, and often does. — David Allen Copy Share Image
“What behavior might undermine what I’m doing, and how can I prevent it?” — David Allen Behavior Copy Share Image
“Often the only way to make a hard decision is to come back to the purpose of what you’re doing.” — David Allen Decision making Copy Share Image
“I am rather like a mosquito in a nudist camp; I know what I want to do, but I don’t know where… — David Allen Copy Share Image
“Trying to keep a list on the calendar, which must then be reentered on another day if items don’t get done, is… — David Allen Copy Share Image
The hardest thing about being productive is not the work, but the split second it takes to decide to take control. — David Allen Copy Share Image
Once a week, do a thorough review of all your projects in as much detail as you need to. If you do,… — David Allen Copy Share Image
“you can decide what, specifically, something means to you and what you intend to do about it, if anything; if you can… — David Allen Copy Share Image
“Doing nothing is not only a waste of energy—it often promotes decay and unnecessary complexity and stress.” — David Allen Energy Copy Share Image
I think positive stress is actually a good thing. It's sort of the stretch goal "Wow, let me see how much faster… — David Allen Copy Share Image
“have discovered that one of the major reasons many people haven’t had a lot of success with getting organized is simply that… — David Allen Copy Share Image
“Empowerment naturally ensues for individuals as they move from complaining and victim modalities into outcomes and actions defined for direction. When that… — David Allen Empowerment Copy Share Image
“Complete the projects you begin, fulfill the commitments you have made, live up to your promises—then both your subconscious and conscious selves… — David Allen Copy Share Image
“Write all your notes and quotes on separate three-by-five-inch cards. Then, when you get ready to organize your thinking, just spread them… — David Allen Copy Share Image
Most people feel best about their work the week before their vacation, but it's not because of the vacation itself. What do… — David Allen Agreement Copy Share Image
“There are two types of projects, however, that deserve at least some sort of planning activity: (1) those that still have your… — David Allen Planning Copy Share Image
It is a tricky business to know when you should set goals and objectives in order to achieve a focus, and when… — David Allen Acceptance Copy Share Image
“Distinguishing actionable from nonactionable things is the first key success factor in this arena. Second is determining what your potential use of… — David Allen Success Copy Share Image
“In knowledge work . . . the task is not given; it has to be determined. ‘What are the expected results from… — David Allen Knowledge workers Copy Share Image
Frankly, I'm more of a researcher, teacher,motivat or, and coach than I am an entrepreneur. — David Allen Business Copy Share Image
“Ask yourself, “When do I need to see what, in what form, to get it off my mind?” You build a system… — David Allen Copy Share Image
“Time is that quality of nature that keeps events from happening all at once. Lately it doesn’t seem to be working.” — David Allen Clock Copy Share Image
“As a rule, it’s best to stick with one general-reference system except for a very limited number of discrete topics.” — David Allen Copy Share Image
“Millions long for immortality who do not know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon. —SUSAN ERTZ” — David Allen Death Copy Share Image
Virtually every problem that would show up in your business can be traced back to communications; somebody didn't talk to somebody about… — David Allen Business Copy Share Image
Change - even change meant to improve our lives - creates stress. We can get comfortable with our problems. — David Allen Change Copy Share Image
There is usually an inverse proportion between how much something is on your mind and how much it´s getting done! — David Allen Copy Share Image
“Almost every project could be done better, and an infinite quantity of information is now available that could make that happen.” — David Allen Copy Share Image
It was helpful to be able to call a lawyer...it turns out, that not only did they help me, but they really… — David Allen Copy Share Image
Focusing on values does not simplify your life. It gives meaning and direction-and a lot more complexity. — David Allen Complexity Copy Share Image
Much of the stress that people feel doesn't come from having too much to do. It comes from not finishing what they've… — David Allen Copy Share Image
“Taking the inventory of your current work at all levels will automatically produce greater focus, alignment, and sense of priorities.” — David Allen Copy Share Image
Trust yourself to do what you really feel like doing, and what you feel like doing will change. Don't, and it will… — David Allen Copy Share Image
“Suffice it to say that something automatic and extraordinary happens in your mind when you create and focus on a clear picture… — David Allen Psychology Copy Share Image
