When I'm reading a good book... or shortly after I finish a book, I have a tendency to feel that it's the best book ever. After reading "Getting Things Done", I felt the same way. I loved the book. I loved the "tricks" and ideas presented. I thought it was the best book ever.

In order to combat my overly enthusiastic response to the book, I waited to write my review, knowing that my initial infatuation with the book would fade with time and I would write a more rational, less emotional review when the next book on my reading list moved up to the "best book ever" ranking.

However, a month later, I'm still a big fan of this book and still feel that it may be (at least one of) the best books ever on execution and getting things done. It’s clear, concise, and practical. There is valuable information for anyone, regardless of their current level of organization.

David Allen provides a number of great "tricks" that help to rid your mind of all the thought clutter. The key is letting your brain know that you have a reliable system that you check regularly. With such a system, your brain doesn't feel the pressure to remember everything (what you need from the store, that you need to follow up with a client, that your son has a soccer game at six) and is free to relax and be more creative… leading to less stress.

I liked it. I'm using many of the practical applications Allen introduced. I'll likely read it again... although I can't promise that I'll still feel it's the best book ever.