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Book summary of Getting Things Done by David Allen.

The phrase “getting things done” is almost a rallying cry for a generation of career professionals striving to make their mark on the world. In this program, Jeff Davidson, author of 56 mainstream books, 260 e-books, and 24 iPhone apps, discusses the nuances of what he does to maintain high personal productivity hour after hour, day after day. It's the little things that count, and Jeff shares oodles of tips, tactics, and strategies to help you become more efficient, more effective, and more accomplished starting right now.

A marvel of evolution is that humans are not solely motivated by their desire to experience positive emotions. They are also motivated, and even driven to achieve, by their attempt to avoid or seek relief from negative ones. What Motivates Getting Things Done: Procrastination, Emotions, and Success explains how anxiety is like a highly motivating friend, why you should fear failure, and the underpinnings of shame, distress, and fear in the pursuit of excellence.