Most productivity books offer something no one really wants: words, words and more words (and few to no pictures). That's no fun - and not very productive.
Doing to Done is all about simplified, illustrated, easy-to-implement techniques that help you decrease overwhelm and turn chaos into clarity.
Doing to Done is a better way to be the best. This book will teach you how to cultivate quick wins that lead to big-time impacts in all areas of your life.
A Proven System That Works
Trusted by CEOs of major corporations, creative leaders, athletes and more, the Doing to Done method has been refined for twenty years to create a productivity system, that's actually... well, productive.
Mike Williams is a speaker, author, executive, and coach who helps leaders obtain small wins with a big impact on their lives and businesses. He gives people the actionable tools to succeed on their terms with less effort AND be at the top of their game in all areas of life.
Through his leadership roles with General Electric, The David Allen Company, and Zappos, Mike kept noticing that people were desperate for a better path to productivity to help them fight digital distractions, mind clutter, and wasteful uses of their time. But the only resources available involved complex approaches, reading thick self-help books, or participating in boring seminars. He knew a better way existed—one rooted in simplicity and realism. So in his pursuit, he spent two decades working with thousands of people across different industries--from rocket scientists to students to nonprofit organizations.
Today, Mike assists clients using an effective coaching methodology that’s far from complicated. He also used what works to create Doing to Done—Productivity Made Simple, Illustrated for Busy People Like Us, a visually engaging book about quick wins with significant impacts. Bringing a bit of Southern California energy to his work, he firmly believes that managing stress through better productivity shouldn’t be so stressful.
When I received "Doing to Done", I was instantly captivated by its unique approach compare to other leadership books I had read.
What set this book apart was its engaging visual format. The images added a refreshing and relatable element to the book's content. The artist, Kristine Yan, did a phenomenal job in bringing the concepts to life through her illustrations.
As I delved deeper into the book, I found myself drawn to its simple yet effective framework. At a time when I was juggling unemployment, managing interviews, updating my resume, and trying to prioritize my tasks without feeling overwhelmed, "Doing to Done" provided me with a clear and concise roadmap.
The book now sits proudly on my shelf, right next to my desk, serving as a tangible reminder of the clarity and guidance it offered me during a pivotal point in my life. "
I recently attended a Doing to Done workshop and it has truly been a game changer! As a business owner with so much “stuff” going on in my life (and in my head), I needed a “trusted system” to reduce stress and get things done. The book and associated workshop provided the framework and path to do just that! Mike Williams simplify’s things and provides the necessary tools and guidance to take back control and get stuff done. From the book to the workshop, Mike makes things easy and fun and provides you with a process you can begin using immediately!
I know this sounds like the book was awful. It was just that the things in the book was not good for me since I’ve already seen it elsewhere. Does not bring a lot more to the table than what’s already there. Does not mean it’s a bad book. If you don’t know anything about productivity, it might be a good start.
The system was simple to understand and better - it’s easy to put into action, helping bring clarity to thought and delivering quick results. My son, who I took the workshop with, REALLY loves the brain sweep and has already built a habit around it!
Doing to Done is the perfect system for anyone trying to calm the crazy party in your brain so you can focus more energy on getting sh*t done!
I wouldn't consider myself an unorganized person, but I definitely make things too complicated for myself and often feel scattered . Tasks usually seem to daisy chain in terms of starting one task, then remembering I need to do something else, and before you know it, I haven't completed my first task! I just read "Doing to Done" and am implementing the systems in conjunction with Todoist, and I'm loving it. The structure presented of Role-Project-Task is very simple, helpful, and easy for my brain to grasp. I'm still learning some of the nuance, but am in the process of moving my confusing systems and methods into the Doing to Done methodology. Love the book, and a great way to end my 2023, and launch into 2024!
