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.