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Does Getting Things Done Actually Work?
Episode 4145
Published 1 month, 1 week ago
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Daniel read *Getting Things Done* and felt seen—but is the science behind David Allen’s "open loops" real, or just intuitively appealing? We stress-test the core claims against the Zeigarnik Effect, Cognitive Load Theory, and working memory research. What holds up, what doesn’t, and why the capture step alone might be making things worse. Essential listening for anyone who’s ever felt guilt over an unpurchased birthday gift.