There's a lot of reasons why deadline-driven may actually - it's not necessarily a bad thing, it just all it does is it speeds up and makes you a little proactive about decision making.
David AllenThe sense of anxiety and guilt doesn't come from having too much to do; it's the automatic result of breaking agreements with yourself.
David AllenAt at any point in time, knowing what has to get done, and when, creates a terrain for maneuvering.
David AllenFocusing on values does not simplify your life. It gives meaning and direction-and a lot more complexity.
David Allen