You've really done your job when what's true? (Challenging question for all of us!) - David Allen

But if you don’t decide what needs to be done about your secretary’s birthday, because it’s “not that important” right now, that open loop will take up energy and prevent you from having a totally effective, clear focus on what is important.

Good ideas are infinitely available. We've just limited our availablitly to them. The music's not in the radio.

GTD essence: attention cleared of residue & distraction, pointed at the right thing.