Quotes about action principles

There is an inverse relationship between how much something is on your mind and how much it’s getting done - David Allen
The core message is brutally simple: if it's constantly on your mind, it's probably not moving forward. Your brain uses reminders as a crutch, which blocks focused action.

Change Quote

The great secret about goals and visions is not the future they describe but the change in the present they engender - David Allen
The true value of a goal isn't the destination; it's the transformative shift in your daily behavior and focus that pursuing it creates.

Quotes about focus principles

There is usually an inverse proportion between how much something is on your mind and how much it’s getting done - David Allen
The core idea is simple but profound: the more you're just *thinking* about a task, the less energy you have to actually *do* it. It's a mental traffic jam.