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Getting Things Done vs To Do List Notepad

Ravvy scores Getting Things Done at 93.62 and To Do List Notepad at 93.62. Getting Things Done takes the overall pick, best for overwhelmed professionals seeking a holistic system to manage complex workflows..

Ravvy pick

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

$8

Getting Things Done

What owners praise

  • Reduces mental stress by externalizing all tasks
  • Provides a universal framework applicable to any industry
  • Focuses on actionable next steps rather than vague goals
  • Includes updated advice for digital and mobile workflows
  • Encourages a healthier work life balance through clarity

What to know first

  • Initial system setup can be time consuming
  • Requires high levels of personal discipline to maintain
  • Some readers may find the physical filing advice outdated

To Do List Notepad

What owners praise

  • High quality 100gsm paper prevents ink ghosting
  • Transparent PP cover protects against spills and wear
  • Undated format prevents paper waste from missed days
  • Thick backboard provides a sturdy mobile writing surface
  • Spiral binding allows the notepad to stay perfectly flat

What to know first

  • Only 52 pages may not last long for daily users
  • Standard spiral coil can snag on loose bag threads
  • No internal storage pockets for loose receipts or cards

Specs side by side

SpecGetting Things DoneTo Do List Notepad
EditionRevised ed.–
ISBN-100143126563–
ISBN-13978-0143126560–
LanguageEnglish–
PublisherPenguin Books–
Dimensions5.52 x 0.8 x 8.38 inches–
Item Weight11.2 ounces0.3 kg
Print length352 pages–
Publication dateMarch 17, 2015–
Best Sellers RankSee Top 100 in Books#980 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #18 in Planners (Office Products)
ASIN–B0C1GW4GD4
Brand–Taja

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