In order to... have nothing on your mind, you've got to know where all your actionable items are located… — David Allen
In order to... have nothing on your mind, you've got to know where all your actionable items are located, what they are, and that they will wait. ...[I]n a few seconds, not days.
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[Y]ou must have a clear picture in your mind of what success would look, sound, and feel like.
It's great to clear your psychic decks so you can go into the weekend ready for refreshment and recreation, with nothing on your mind.
The organizing system merely provides placeholders for all your oprn loops and options so your mind can... make the necessary intuitive, moment-to-moment strategic decisions.

