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8Kids
07-14-2005, 08:18 AM
I own the audible version of "Ready for Anything". I remember a quote about "A map is useless unless you know where you are starting from".

Because I can't easily find that quote without relistening, can someone let me know the exact wording and whether it is from David Allen or from another author (etc.)

Thanks!!!

ericlechner
07-14-2005, 09:25 AM
"A map is not functional until you know where you are on it. Locating yourself in space and time provides a reference for motion: how much is required and in what direction" (and goes on a little more).

It's the intro paragraph to principle 4 "Getting to where you're going requires knowing where you are". It's on page 12 in the hardback version.

OrganizedChuck
07-14-2005, 10:10 AM
Hi all I'm really enjoying all of the suggestions in this 'Getting Things Done' forum. Does anyone know if there's a forum set up for 'Ready for Anything'? Thx in advance ;)

pageta
07-14-2005, 10:43 AM
Hi all I'm really enjoying all of the suggestions in this 'Getting Things Done' forum. Does anyone know if there's a forum set up for 'Ready for Anything'? Thx in advance ;)

I've read Getting Things Done and am in the middle of Ready for Anything. Ready for Anything just seems to be more of the theory behind Getting Things Done. So I would say this forum should cover both.

alsa
07-14-2005, 12:18 PM
I own the audible version of "Ready for Anything". I remember a quote about "A map is useless unless you know where you are starting from".

Because I can't easily find that quote without relistening, can someone let me know the exact wording and whether it is from David Allen or from another author (etc.)


Thanks!!!

I think it's on the 1st CD (out of 3 CDs) -- about 20 min into the CD

TesTeq
07-14-2005, 09:19 PM
Hi all I'm really enjoying all of the suggestions in this 'Getting Things Done' forum. Does anyone know if there's a forum set up for 'Ready for Anything'? Thx in advance ;)
You cannot discuss RfA without GTD so I do not think there should be any additional forum.

ProfDD
07-16-2005, 08:01 PM
Does anyone know if there's a forum set up for 'Ready for Anything'? Thx in advance ;)http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ready4Anything/ is the URL for a not-so-active discussion group focused on "Ready for Anything". The archives are probably good even if it doesn't seem to be active at the moment.

remyc88
07-21-2005, 11:48 AM
If you want to see the entire quote, go to Amazon.com and use the Search Inside The Book option.

Just put in the quote that ericlechner provided.