| Getting Things Done |
| 1 Part 1
The Art of Getting Things Done |
| 1.1 Chapter 1
A New Practice for a New Reality |
| 1.1.1 conscious mind is a focusing tool |
| 1.1.2 write down the outcomes you wish to achieve |
| 1.1.3 determine the "next physical action" for every outcome |
| 1.1.4 |
| 1.2 Chapter 2
Getting Control of Your Life |
| 1.2.1 Collect |
| 1.2.1.1 gather all the items that remain to be completed |
| 1.2.1.2 collection success factors |
| 1.2.1.2.1 Every open loop must be in your collection system and out of your head |
| 1.2.1.2.2 You must have as few collection buckets as you can get by with |
| 1.2.1.2.3 You must empty them regularly |
| 1.2.2 Process |
| 1.2.2.1 What is it? Is it actionable? |
| 1.2.2.1.1 If not, trash it |
| 1.2.2.1.2 If so, what’s the next action? |
| 1.2.2.2 Will next action take less than 2 minutes? |
| 1.2.2.2.1 If yes, do it |
| 1.2.2.2.2 If no, delegate it or defer it |
| 1.2.2.2.3 If it will take longer than 2 minutes, consider it a project |
| 1.2.3 Organize |
| 1.2.3.1 8 categories of reminders and materials |
| 1.2.3.1.1 trash |
| 1.2.3.1.2 incubation tools |
| 1.2.3.1.3 reference storage |
| 1.2.3.1.4 list of projects |
| 1.2.3.1.5 storage or files for project plans and materials |
| 1.2.3.1.6 a calendar |
| 1.2.3.1.7 a list of reminders of next actions |
| 1.2.3.1.8 a list of reminders of things you’re waiting for |
| 1.2.4 Review |
| 1.2.5 Do |
| 1.3 Chapter 3
Getting Projects Creatively Under Way |
| 1.3.1 Defining purpose and principles |
| 1.3.2 Outcome visioning |
| 1.3.3 Brainstorming |
| 1.3.4 Organizing |
| 1.3.5 Identifying next actions |
| 2 Part 2
Practicing Stress-Free Productivity |
| 2.1 Chapter 4
Getting Started: Setting Up the Time, Space and Tools |
| 2.1.1 Set aside two whole days |
| 2.1.2 Work space |
| 2.1.3 A good general-reference filing system |
| 2.2 Chapter 5
Collection: Corralling Your "Stuff"
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| 2.2.1 gathering first |
| 2.2.2 cover one’s physical space |
| 2.2.3 & |
| 2.2.4 mind sweep |
| 2.3 Chapter 6
Processing: Getting "In" to Empty |
| 2.3.1 decide what to do with each of the items in the "in" box |
| 2.3.2 guidelines for effective processing |
| 2.3.2.1 process the top item first |
| 2.3.2.2 process one item at a time |
| 2.3.2.3 never put anything back into "in." |
| 2.3.3 key question |
| 2.3.3.1 What’s the next action? |
| 2.3.3.1.1 None |
| 2.3.3.1.1.1 item is trashed |
| 2.3.3.1.2 An action |
| 2.3.3.1.2.1 make it specific |
| 2.3.3.1.2.1.1 do it |
| 2.3.3.1.2.1.2 delegate it |
| 2.4 Chapter 7
Organizing: Setting Up the Right Buckets |
| 2.4.1 "Projects" list |
| 2.4.1.1 review all projects for needed actions |
| 2.4.2 Project support material |
| 2.4.3 Calendared actions and information |
| 2.4.4 "Next Actions" lists |
| 2.4.4.1 be organized by context |
| 2.4.5 "Waiting For" list |
| 2.4.5.1 be reviewed often |
| 2.4.6 Reference material |
| 2.4.6.1 general-reference filing |
| 2.4.6.2 large-category filing |
| 2.4.6.3 rolodexes |
| 2.4.6.4 contact managers |
| 2.4.6.5 libraries and archives |
| 2.4.7 "Someday/Maybe" list |
| 2.4.7.1 ideas that are not ready for action |
| 2.5 Chapter 8
Reviewing: Keeping Your System Functional |
| 2.5.1 keep the system up-to-date |
| 2.6 Chapter 9
Doing: Making the Best Action Choices |
| 2.6.1 context |
| 2.6.2 time available |
| 2.6.3 energy available |
| 2.6.4 priority to make decisions |
| 2.7 Chapter 10
Getting Projects Under Control |
| 3 Part 3
The Power of the Key Principles |
| 3.1 Chapter 11
The Power of the Collection Habit |
| 3.1.1 increased level of trust with others and with oneself |
| 3.1.2 relieve mental stress |
| 3.2 Chapter 12
The Power of the Next-Action Decision |
| 3.2.1 increase clarity |
| 3.2.2 increase productivity |
| 3.3 Chapter 13
The Power of Outcome Focusing |
