A capsule description from David Allen's book:

"Get everything out of your head. Decide about actions needed on stuff when it shows up - not when it blows up. Organize reminders of your projects and the next actions on them in suitable categories. Keep your system current, complete, and reviewed enough to trust your intuitive choices about what you're doing (and not doing) at any time."

It includes:

* Capturing everything that has your attention, yes everything!
* Defining "stuff" as things to take action on, with an outcome in mind, and a series of concrete next steps
* Organizing reminders and information in the most efficient way, in proper categories, based with an eye on how and when you need access
* Keeping current with "stuff" with appropriately frequent reviews of your purpose, vision, goals, areas of focus, projects, and actions

Putting GTD in action reduces the feeling of being overwhelmed, generates confidence, and releases a sunami of creative spark. It provides a framework without impediment, managing details with maximal flexibility. The system adheres to the core principles of productivity, while allowing tremendous freedom. The only way to do GTD is getting meaningful things done with truly the least amount of attention and energy.

Getting Things Done means simplicity, flexibility, and urgency. There are 5 discrete steps to this process: collect, organize, process, review, and do. Each step will be explored in my next few lenses. Read the books, visit the sites, scan my upcoming lenses, and organize your life now.