A new practice for a new reality -- Getting control of your life : the five stages of mastering workflow -- Getting projects creatively under way : the five phases of project planning -- Getting started : setting up the time, space, and tools -- Collection : corralling your "stuff" -- Processing : getting "in" to empty -- Organizing : setting up the right buckets -- Reviewing : keeping your system functional -- Doing : making the best action choices -- Getting projects under control -- The power of the collection habit -- The power of the next-action decision -- The power of outcome focusing.

"In today's world, yesterday's methods just don't work. Veteran coach and management consultant David Allen shares the breakthrough methods for stress-free performance that he has introduced to tens of thousands of people across the country. Allen's premise is simple: our productivity is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are organized can we achieve effective productivity and unleash our creative potential."--Cover.