You don't actually do a project; you can only do action steps related to it. When enough of the right action steps… — David Allen Copy Share Image
Sometimes the biggest gain in productive energy will come from cleaning the cobwebs, dealing with old business, and clearing the desks—cutting loose… — David Allen Copy Share Image
“This would be a Zen-like state of productivity, in which you deal with what’s present from a perspective that is both detached… — David Allen Copy Share Image
There is a light at the end of the tunnel, but the way out is through. — 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
If you don't pay appropriate attention to what has your attention, it will take more of your attention than it deserves. — David Allen Copy Share Image
“Not being aware of all you have to do is much like having a credit card for which you don't know the… — 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 Copy Share Image
“In knowledge work . . . the task is not given; it has to be determined. ‘What are the expected results from… — David Allen Copy Share Image
You don't actually do a project; you can only do action steps related to it. — David Allen Copy Share Image
A complete and accurately defined list of projects, kept current and reviewed on at least a weekly basis, is a master key… — David Allen Copy Share Image
Your ability to generate power is directly proportional to your ability to relax — David Allen Copy Share Image
You don't actually do a project; you can only do action steps related to it. When enough of the right action steps have been… — David Allen Copy Share Image
“It’s the nature of human experience, which is always in some form of motion, to veer off course—sometimes in major, but consistently in minor,… — David Allen Copy Share Image
“The real challenge is to make good communication a handy and well-used tool. Then you are likely to pick it up and use it… — David Allen Copy Share Image
Everything you’ve told yourself you ought to do, your mind thinks you should do right now. Frankly, as soon add you have two things… — David Allen Copy Share Image
“We need ways to validate and support our thinking, no matter how informal.” — David Allen Copy Share Image
“The value of goals is not in the future they describe, but the change in perception of reality they foster.” — 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
“have discovered that one of the major reasons many people haven’t had a lot of success with getting organized is simply that they have… — David Allen Copy Share Image
