Getting Things Done by David Allen is one of those books that’s kind of a reminder in things you’ve learned somewhere along the way – things that are extremely helpful to life, work and ministry, but have simply been forgotten or have been suffering from having too much junk placed on top of them.
Written back in 2001 (at least that’s what my library copy is), Allen provides a handful of very helpful suggestions for focusing on work. The main take-away for me: having a focused mind means you’ll be able to actually get something done. This is the point or organization or even having a clean or organize work space. Even better: why so many of us work out of the office in a place like Starbucks or a local library — the surroundings you’re in have an affect on the mind and that, obviously, affects the work you can get at.
On clearing the mind: the idea is that less distraction = more creativity + more enjoyment in your occupation + simply getting things done. The animosity = lack of focus = piles of unorganized junk + distracted environment + lack of overall sensed purpose to what you feel you need to do, etc.
How to get towards focus: Check This Out.
Ben, I LOVE this book – and have used principles in it for a long time. One thing about the book I liked is the practical strategies that really have made a difference for me.
Thanks for the note Pam! A good friend of mine (Roper DeGarmo) recommended it to me, along with many other books like it.