In the ongoing quest for meaning, humans have ceaselessly looked outward – at the vast cosmos and inward – at the intricate workings of the mind and soul. The journey of understanding begins by pinpointing our current position on the map of life. As with any expedition, we must first ascertain our starting point before we can reach a destination. This is where the Frame comes into play. The Frame Map is the starting point to the Warriors Way Journey. It is the foundation of all creation.
UNDERSTANDING THE FRAME MAP
The Frame Map is not just a concept; it is a reflection, a moment of pause, a conscious acknowledgment of where you stand in this moment of your life. It answers the pivotal questions:
- “Where am I now?”
- “How did I get here?”
- “How do I feel about where I am?”
- “What is working about where I am now?”
- “What is not working about where I am?”
By answering these, you don’t merely place yourself on the vast game board of life; you also gain clarity on the surroundings, conditions, and circumstances that define your present.
THE POWER OF THE FRAME MAP
In an era of information overload and relentless progress, we are often lost in the chaos of our own lives. We find ourselves reacting rather than acting, following rather than leading, drifting rather than steering. The Frame Map breaks this cycle. It forces you to stop, observe, and truly see where you are.
Understanding what is ‘working’ in the context of the Frame Map is about recognizing the aspects of your current situation that align with your goals and values. Conversely, acknowledging what’s ‘not working’ confronts the barriers, challenges, and misalignments you face. It’s about discerning what propels you forward versus what holds you back. These exercises are completed across all four domains of the Core.
THE FOUR DOMAINS OF THE FRAME MAP
While delving into the Frame Map, it’s essential to understand that our lives are a mosaic of interwoven threads across four domains:
- BODY: (Fitness + Fuel) Our health, vitality, and physical well-being.
- BEING: (Meditation + Memoirs) The spiritual essence defines us and our connection to God.
- BALANCE: (Partner + Posterity) The dance of relationships – the bonds we form with family, partners, children, and friends.
- BUSINESS: (Discover + Declare) Our pursuits in the material world, jobs, companies we run, and our relationship with money.
Each domain has its own Frame Map, and to truly comprehend our position, we need to evaluate ourselves in each one separately and then holistically.
THE TOOL: FACT MAPS
In the quest for clarity, the Fact Maps (A total of Four Maps) are a comprehensive tool that operate as your compass. With a hefty investment in its creation over a decade and tested on 100K+ students, this tool has aided countless individuals in crafting games tailored to their unique souls journey.
As we dive deeper into understanding Frame Map, remember it is just the beginning map in a series of four Fact Maps that will chart the step by step journey you will be taking to the promised land of Having It All.
The Frame Map sets the stage for the Annual Freedom (Map) allowing you to unlock your ultimate desires. It is followed by the quarterly and monthly Focus Maps that dial in what is required in the short term to accomplish the freedom in the long term. Finally there is the weekly Fire Map that propels you forward with daily details making the impossible possible.
THE FRAME IS YOUR STARTING LINE, NOT YOUR FINISH.
You can chart the course to where you want to be by understanding where you are. Every incredible journey begins with a single step. The FRAME ensures that the action is in the right direction.
In the following chapters, we will traverse the path from Frame Map to the Freedom Map to the Focus Map and finally to the Fire Map, guiding you through the processes and strategies to win THE Impossible game of Having it All in life, as defined by The Warrior’s Way in Fact Mapping.