Build a Framework for your life

Don Miller, of Story Brand and Coach Builder, swears by frameworks. A framework is a tried and true methodology that generates success.

That’s a pretty broad definition. Let be delve a bit deeper.

A framework is a set of rules, guidelines, or guardrails that are followed to lead to a successful event.

An example of a framework is a 3 act play with a hero’s journey. This is a framework used by the most successful movies and plays.

Let’s take the Lion King for example.

We begin Act 1 when Simba is born and has his christening. Scar and Mufasa are introduced as Simba’s father and disdainful uncle. Nala is introduced and they share a song about how Simba longs for kingship. Simba gets tricked by Scar and Mufasa dies.

Act 2 begins with the introduction of Timon and Pumba. They bring in a downtrodden Simba and teach him the ways of the wilderness where he eats bugs. He then remembers who is and his past though the guide/sage Rafiki. Nala comes and reminds him again of who is and his place as King of Pride Rock. Scar has since taken over as the line of succession goes and has destroyed the lands ecosystem. Together with Timon and Pumba they go back to Pride Rock to dethrone Scar, who was next in succession after Mufasa and Simba.

Act 3 begins with the four characters going to Pride Rock so Simba can challenge Scar for the throne. There is the climax of the movie when Scar admits he killed Mufasa and Simba throws him off the cliff where Scar succumbs to the wrath of hyena’s. The rain comes and brings the land back to life and all is well.

We see this movie framework through a bunch of movies especially in the Disney universe but it can be found anywhere.

Likewise, if you look at athletes there is a specific framework they follow to gear up for their upcoming events.

When we build our lives around a framework we not only can achieve greater but the success that follows can be replicated.

Build your life with a framework that works for you and your family. Have the same routine each day and night. Follow a path that makes it easy for you find success in your professional and personal life.

When you start with the goal in mind you can build the framework that leads up the success of that goal.

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