Mark brings up the topic of frameworks and mentions Jim’s recent adoption of hi “5M Framework”
Manifesto
Methodology
Mentality
Machine
Mindset
Jim found a manifesto that Mark had written 2 years ago while preparing to do some promotion of the podcast and he ties that in to the IMC framework. Our 5 areas of life flywheel
Jim shares that the actual topic came from my being 1 minute late (I’m never late). Jim then goes over our flywheel of life framework and the 5 areas. He reflects on where he was in life when we first met. He was out of sorts and seeking answers. Then he talks about his neurodiverse mind and how it works. He sees images and thinks in concept. As an inventor and an athlete this was an advantage. He struggles with alignment and connectivity
He shares the evolution of the podcast
This makes frameworks very important for him
Behavior comes from experience and environment. Jim frames his work with the 5M’s
Mark talks about his resistance to rules and structure and his more recent buy in to frameworks. He shares some funny stories about Jim’s communication challenges and learning how he talks. Jim shares his evolution with the embarrassment of his neurodiversity. Mark frames Jims embarrassment with a story about public speaking and flopping. People won’t make fun….they will admire your courage. Jim says things have changed. Mark agrees. You used to have to project an image. Now people are more transparent. Mark reads the 5 M’s and both guys go thru each of them one at a time
Mark talks about his recruiting experience in terms of the methodology
Mark reads the definition of manifesto and expands on his view of it
Jim talks about leadership and politics in the context of manifesto
Jim shares a mindset story about his high school football team “Nobody runs on Hayward”
Mark talks about how his recruiting experience exposed him to culture and missions
Mark reads the definition of mentality
Jim talks about another teammate and the differences between his two teammates…but the same mentality
Mark says success is contagious
Jim asks Mark about his punctuality. He shares stories about his dad, the fighter pilot and borrowing his car. He was taught to be respectful…on time
Jim shares the story about his “I can’t” experience with his dad. Mark calls it a “Life changing” moment
Mark reads the definition of machine
Jim says really good teams are well oiled machines. He cites the Patriots
Jim cites Julian Edelman podcast where talks about the Patriot mindset
Jim shares what he knows about Edleman’s childhood
Finally see reads the definition of mindset
Jim shares his cabinet story about competition and awards as a sales rep and then moves on to rugby and his national championship experiences
Mark tells his story about why he hired people with no experience. He restates why he doesn’t think the order of the M’s. It’s only important that they are “aligned”
Jim tells his story about Mr Green. Another coach and his high school coach
He revisits the word alignment. Jim throws in calibration and connectivity
