David Allen | The Mind Is For Having Ideas, Not Holding Them

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“The most relaxing environment in the world is the most information-rich environment in the world, that’s called nature.”
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Unlike a computer, we can not add more RAM to our brains. So we have to free up RAM so we can think more. David Allen gives us a system to set us free.
David Allen’s book ‘Getting things done’, has sold 2 million copies all over the world. The premise of the book is simple enough. That a person needs to move tasks out of the mind by recording them externally. That way, the mind is freed from the job of remembering everything that needs to be done and can concentrate on actually performing those tasks.
Unlike a computer, we can not add more ram to our brains. So we have to free up ram so we can think more. That’s why David’s book is so amazing.
It gives you a system to take all that stuff and get off your head so you can do more. Brilliant stuff.

[@joeovip]

One of my favorite lectures of my life. Here again to listen one more time.

[@joeovip]

This lecture influenced my life completely when it came out. Now it is time to hear it one more time. Thanks DO!

[@ryanbrownx1]

I tend to revisit this lecture every now and then.

[@JimStanford]

This is, as far as I can tell, the state of the art approach to making a difference.

[@sanantoplic8715]

Love you David

[@georgemulford2910]

David has very youthful eyes

[@Terracraft321]

Nice and early

[@bryanj212]

so what would clinical understanding of brain architecture?

[@JD..........]

OUTCOMES + ACTIONS
the 1’s and 0’s of activity management.
Yes or No?
>decide when they Show up or Blow up?
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The people who BE the most are those who can DO the best.
It’s not about getting things done.
>It’s about being clear and free to be appropriately engaged.
>this planet is about growing and progress.

[@rarendelicate3749]

I feel like I missed part 1 of this :

[@marymartini2839]

Then do what you do

[@ulfgj]

ah, david. look how u spark after a couple of minutes talking. almost silly.

[@taylorpayton7024]

Did he say "Best, and whitest, and busiest people on the planet?" at 3:42?

[@X1Photon]

Brightest

[@taylorpayton7024]

Thanks.