Which Book...

[NewbGTD]

Guys what's the difference between the original GTD book and the latest version "making it all work"? All I've read from reviews is its just a rehash of the first one, that it's a great refresher for anyone procrastinating on GTD original etc. Most say if you are new just stick with the first one as the new one doesn’t offer much more.

I haven't read either book yet, i'm about to order, but I do have a fairly solid grip on it through my searches.

Is there anything in the new book that is NOT covered in the first book that is of real value?

[jerendeb]

I am currently reading Making It All Work. I've read the original. I find that the original is more of a basic outline in literary form and the Making It All Work expounds and explains more. The other reaction I have is I have a notepad with me when I read Making It All Work and am constantly finding these one-liners that I am writing with page numbers & all. To me it's a different book. What's better is that the jargon, is familiar. I'd recommend having both. Reading Getting Things Done first & then Making It All Work second. (I also have another pad to do a fresh Brain Dump while I read too.)

[TesTeq]

My advice:
1. Read the GTD book.
2. Implement GTD methodology.
3. Test GTD for several months. Customize it.
4. Read the GTD book again and review your system.
5. Read the MIAW book to find out why it works.
6. Read the RFA book to learn more "powerful and practical pointers for living a more productive life".

[NewbGTD]

My advice:
5. Read the MIAW book to find out why it works.[/i].

I like 1 to 4, but re 5 - why bother finding out "why it works" if it works anyway? I value my time

I guess that clarifies what MIAW offers...

[malisa]

I like 1 to 4, but re 5 - why bother finding out "why it works" if it works anyway? I value my time

I guess that clarifies what MIAW offers...

I was going to say that I agree with 1-5.

In GTD, the "six levels or review" didn't seem to mesh with the rest of the book. It was disjointed to me. I think MIAW brought it all together well. The changes in terminology and the visuals alone were very helpful to me. But it may just be what I was ready to pull out of either at the time I read them.

(OFf to see what RFA is.)

ETA: No luck searching on the site. Google tells me that RFA is:
Radio Free Asia, Renewable Fuel Association, Recreational Fishing Alliance...

Somehow I don't think I've hit the right RFA yet. Help.

[matsuru]

Rfa = Ready For Anything :d

[mackiest]

I really loved Making It All Work, and when I want to get pumped up about GTD again, that's the title I turn to.

I very much disagree with people who accuse it of being merely a rehash of GTD. Yes, DA re-explains the entire methodology (the book is intended to be readable by those who have never seen the original book), and perhaps this was a mistake. But MIAW is a very different book with a very different focus. I found it to be an inspiring look at GTD and it really got me thinking about what I ultimately want out of life, and how to achieve that through action today.

I second a previous poster's suggestion to get the audio versions (I'll plug audible.com here - awesome service). David does a good job reading the unabridged versions of both GTD and MIAW so they're great buys.