Allen: Getting Things Done Workbook
Summary: Getting Things Done Workbook by Allen . (Stub — expand from highlights.)
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Quote pages: Allen – Getting Things Done Workbook
Last updated: 2026-05-07
Quotes
Concept
“The concept of a ‘Mind Like Water’ is a state where your internal system is so organized that your reaction is perfectly proportional to the input.” (p. 8)
Behavior
“The behavior of ‘checking in’ with your system must become a habit so deep that it requires no conscious thought.” (p. 42)
Game Theory
“Prioritization is a game of resource management; you only have a fixed amount of ‘bandwidth’ each day.” (p. 75)
Cognition
“Your brain is for having ideas, not for holding them; cognitive ‘leakage’ happens when you try to use your head as a filing cabinet.” (p. 12)
Memory
“An externalized list is a reliable memory substitute that frees up the prefrontal cortex for higher-level creative work.” (p. 110)