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Editor’s Note:\u00a0 This is the first part of an article by David Allen.\u00a0 The rest of the article can be found in GTD Connect which is a product that requires a subscription.\u00a0 However as part of our efforts to expose people to this great GTD resource we are offering a free 14-day trial of GTD Connect for anyone that cares to sign up.\u00a0 Not only will you get the full article below but complete access to an unparalleled collection of GTD information including original articles and videos by David Allen, the member’s only forums and so much more.\u00a0 To register for the free trial click here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"gtdconnect.jpg\"<\/a>Make It Up and Make It Happen
\nBy David Allen<\/p>\n

There are only two problems in life. Isn\u2019t that nice to know? You only have two things you ever need to be concerned about. Not only are there only two problems \u2013 they are really quite simple. Ready?
\n
\nProblem #1: You know what you want, and you don\u2019t know how to get it. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Problem #2: You don\u2019t know what you want. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Anything you can define as a problem can be reduced to one or both of those statements.<\/p>\n

Now, since there are only two problems, it follows that there are only two solutions that you will ever need….<\/p>\n

Link to full article on GTD <\/a> (remember this requires registration for the free trial of GTD Connect<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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