People allow themselves to get distracted; I think ultimately, probably the biggest thing that gets in the way of people doing what they ought to be doing at any point in time is distraction.
David AllenThings rarely get stuck because of lack of time. They get stuck because the doing of them has not been defined.
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 AllenThe hardest thing about being productive is not the work, but the split second it takes to decide to take control.
David AllenUse your mind to think about things, rather than think of them. You want to be adding value as you think about projects and people, not simply reminding yourself they exist.
David AllenA vision of a desired future allows you to engage and identify immediately in your focus with an improved condition. It changes what you perceive and how you perform NOW. It's not about achieving something in time. It's rather about the quality of choices you are making in this moment - what you choose to perceive, feel, and do. It's about getting the most out of your experience.
David Allen