How to Think Fast Before You Speak: Framework Thinking

Why do some people seem so articulate and eloquent, able to think on their feet? It's a skill you can learn!

In this video, we'll talk about framework thinking, what Elon Musk refers to as thinking from first principles. I'll show you where to find them and how to use them!

⏱ TIME STAMPS ⏱
0:00 Articulate your thoughts with 4 questions
01:10 Why it's hard to think fast
01:53 Example 1
03:01 Goal of framework thinking
03:30 Example 2
05:10 Where to find frameworks - source 1
05:23 Example 3 - Apple
06:20 Example 4: Business Storytelling
07:03 Where to find frameworks - source 2
07:44 Example 5 - Ikigai

How to Think Fast Before You Speak: Framework Thinking

[elbjorno]

So basically it comes down to knowing your topic in depth while also having it cooked down to its very essence. I find this to be true to for myself. Good insight!

[TruePhil]

1. steer don't follow. take back control to steer convo.
2. framework thinking, have library of frameworks to talk about. ex revenue=units soldxprice
3. profit=revenue- cost
4. put your knowledge, short, organize them into frameworks.
5. create
6. credibility, emotions, logic = ethos, pathos, logos
7. what you love, good at, can be paid for, the world needs (4 levers ikegai) apply to topic (ex: how to make $ doing what you <3)

[constantin]

it depends on the topic. People can be fluent in some areas and then struggle or completely avoid any other topics in order to look good all the time. Even the most fluent fast thinkers can struggle speaking if they don't know what are they talking about or have limited knowledge and experience. Problem is when people have knowledge and experience but still struggle talking about what they want to say. This is usually because they struggle speaking on other topics and carried the assumption that they are bad at talking about anything.

[TheCmmentSection]

I used to struggle finding things to say when I was younger and when I started working in NYC in my early 20s I would be constantly pressed to have an answer for something, I don’t know exactly what happened but I started getting good at talking about things on the fly, after watching this video this is exactly what happened, you just understand the general idea or the essence of something and talk / evolve off of this. Not being able to find the words for something was when I was trying to get a specific answer

[miriam]

I started out liking this, but as a composition and rhetoric teacher, I immediately began to think that when we increase speed, we lose context and nuance. Frameworks seem to take incredibly complex issues and boil them down into very simplistic (and limited) interpretations that restrict options and conversations rather than open them up. We also sacrifice our ability to listen effectively. We’re so busy trying to rush and be perceived a certain way that we aren’t really hearing what the other person is saying, and they may be saying good stuff that we can learn from.

[thebluebrainteacher]

Im obsessed with mental models and systems thinking. Would live to hear more. Once again love your content. Thank you 🙏

[e-genieclimatique]

in brief:
In this video, the presenter, Vicki, explains how to think fast before speaking by using frameworks. Frameworks are structures that organize thoughts and help identify key elements that influence a result. The video discusses the importance of reasoning from first principles, using examples of revenue and profit frameworks in a business context.

Vicki suggests two ways to acquire frameworks:

1-Create them yourself by distilling the essence of your knowledge into structures.

2-Find hidden frameworks on the internet by extracting the key elements from existing information and organizing it into frameworks.

She gives examples of frameworks like Ikigai (making money doing what you love) and Ethos, Pathos, and Logos (business storytelling). By building a library of frameworks and connecting them together, one can think fast on their feet and provide insightful responses to a variety of topics.

[NichoValentine]

Thank you for this video! Very helpful.

When I was young I was inarticulate and "slow" or completely withdrawn in conversations. I spent my 20's reading books on communication, psychology, spirituality, dating, etc. I took rigorous notes because I was desperate to become a more full version of myself. Now in my 30's I'm proud to say when I'm in conversation with people my mind is very open and active.

I didn't have the terminology of "frameworks" but this video well demonstrates what I feel is going on inside my head. I love listening to people and watching the various internal frameworks link together and create connections. After years of this kind of study and practice it has become very strong and now almost intuitional, when I listen to people my mind delivers thoughts from these frameworks so quickly at times it's overwhelming but in a grandeur way like driving through a breath-taking mountain scape or something.

Anyway thank you for putting language to this and for providing the examples. I subscribed and will listen to more of your voicings

[meetfilipe_]

Hi Vicky, great content. This is definitely an youtube's hidden gem.
Keep up the good work and I'm sure the audience will build up

[proxima-nova]

This totally blew my mind. I think I've always been one to seek frameworks so I can organize my messy thoughts, but didn't know it. This video made that way of thinking more tangible so I now know exactly what I'm looking for. Great explanation and examples!

[benjamintu]

Discovered your video and really enjoyed your thoughts. Speaking or responding using a framework is super powerful!

[jakeporteza]

Following you because of the simple fact that you have explained a very complex way of communicating with just one word, framework. Powerful! Continue to make more of these.

[AlessandroBottoni]

Great video, congratulations! Actually, at school, many years ago, I was taught exactly what you say in this video: to speak clearly (or effectively), you have to think clearly. In order to do so, you need a theoretical framework to host your concepts. It could seem easy, but... It takes a lot of time and requires a lot of disciplined work. As far as I can see, not many people ever reach this level of maturity.

[GeekPsychology]

Hey I’m loving your channel. Mental models are so helpful and they’re something I’m always looking to use more.

It was cool to hear about your story-telling marketing framework.

[rikgto]

This video covers situations that occur in critical meetings. It’s for people like myself who can get easily flustered when the meeting is going in the wrong direction for the wrong reasons. It’s a great way to be prepared for a meeting and help redirect without becoming the negative stick in the mud.

[KFThanchanok]

Oh my God...Tyler you did it again. Thank you so much for this reading, especially the last part about not giving up. I needed to hear it.

[Cogitovision]

Loved the video, Vicky. It was what I needed, and confirmed my own observations. It's great to have validation.

[BroccoliAndCheese]

I love this because I already do it, but called it “thought trees”. Basic concepts, branching off into different applications, branching off into examples and potential, branching off into statistics and sources.

[terrytulipane]

I am so happy to find your channel. I've always known that systems and frameworks are an advantage in nearly every aspect of speaking or generating ideas for a project. As an individual who struggles with ADD, frameworks are essential. Thank you.

[samaila]

This video taught me a lot. It could also be called, talk in frameworks.
I used to feel bad when I got confused in conversations. I saw some famous people just say the same stories over and over. So I decided to make my own answers that I can use anytime, anywhere. My best one is "I don’t know enough to have a good opinion."😂
My main problem is when I get excited I forget all about frameworks and just blurt out whatever I think.