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Get more done. Take control by visualizing all your open loops, tasks, and ideas in your Brain. David Allen. BW Online | August 31, 2001 | Getting Things Done -- Part 2. Sometimes the sheer weight of the "In" basket -- whether it is one with paper in it or electronic messages -- is enough to keep us from starting anything. David Allen outlines ways to process the "In" box efficiently, cranking through all the items one at a time in order to keep the jobs from piling out and drowning you. Who couldn't use some help in finding ways to organize? Most anyone -- and probably almost all people running a small business. This book is a compilation of thoughts about and practical ways to achieve personal productivity. Chapter 6 -- Processing: Getting "In" to Empty Getting "in" to empty doesn't mean actually doing all the actions and projects that you've collected.

When you've finished processing "in," you will have 1. trashed what you don't need; 2. completed any less-than-two-minute actions; 3. handed off to others anything that can be delegated; 4. sorted into your own organizing system reminders of actions that require more than two minutes; and Top Item First Trash. BW Online | August 24, 2001 | Getting Things Done.

Who couldn't use some help in finding ways to have more energy, be more relaxed and get a lot more accomplished with much less effort? Most anyone -- and probably almost all people running a small business. Allen recognizes that there is no single means of perfecting personal organization and productivity, but stresses that there are things we can do to facilitate them. This book is a compilation of thoughts about and practical ways to achieve personal productivity. Allen has gathered these ideas during his 20 years as a management consultant, executive coach and educator. "I have spent many thousands of hours coaching people "in the trenches" at their desks, helping them process and organize all of their work at hand," he says in his introduction. The following excerpt is from Chapter 1: The Art of Getting Things Done. The Principle: Dealing Effectively with Internal Commitments David Allen It's likely that you also have more internal commitments currently in play than you're aware of.

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