Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

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.

Recommended to me by CGP Grey :) Definitely not everyone's cup of tea, but if you need some guidance to start getting organized this book contains a good strategy. I felt it was longer than necessary, and very repetitive. It could be condensed into a few charts and paragraphs. Take notes while reading and do the exercises as you go for increased comprehension.