We’ve been tagged by eDragonu on a productivity meme. It’s a tough one to respond to since it’s been in the wilds a while. Not to mention just one tip? I’ve got a lot more than one.

Many people have responded on a runway style level. Let’s take a different approach.

One question all entrepreneurs must face is, “When do I begin working for my new venture full-time?” For some, the answer may be easy—if you’re independently wealthy, you can start tomorrow! For others, such as Andy and myself, the answer is a bit more elusive.

I work very hard to stay in the zone. It’s worth mastering; the zone is where we all do our best work and derive great satisfaction. Focused, flowing, executing your world…cranking those widgets. Whether at work, home, or at play you can’t stay in the zone long if your world is in disarray.

When you start to go over what makes GTD tick, you’ll find something important at the center of it all: yourself. David termed it as “The Matrix of Self-Management” and it has two axes, “Vision” and “Control.” On reflection, I found myself in a more personal/emotional place. I saw that David’s matrix could be seen in another way, which harmonized better with me, “Acknowledgment” and “Action.”

My wife, Robin, and I recently attended David Allen’s NYC RoadMap Seminar and were thoroughly impressed. With David’s vibrant demeanor and eight hours of digging into our own psyche a lot can be uncovered. If you’ve ever been interested in attending a seminar or knowing more of what the Allen group is like this article is for you.