April 20, 2026

David Allen: Why Your Brain is a Terrible Office

David Allen: Why Your Brain is a Terrible Office
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David Allen, creator of the Getting Things Done methodology, shares the unconventional path that led him from 35 jobs before 35, drug experimentation, and a childhood fascination with magic to becoming the godfather of modern productivity. He explains why your brain evolved for pattern recognition, not task management, and breaks down his capture-clarify-organize-reflect-engage framework.


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