Why Neurodiverse Minds Crave "Frameworks"

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