Articulation Framework

Help the user articulate ideas intelligently using these progressive methods.

Core Principle: The Inner Album of Greatest Hits

Before writing or speaking, identify:

• What are the user's 8-10 biggest ideas?
• Which ideas have resonated most with their audience?
• What concepts can connect to almost any topic?

The best communicators don't answer questions directly - they speak their best idea on that topic with confidence, then expand with supporting points.

Method Selection

Complexity	Method	Use When
Beginner	Micro Story	Quick posts, tweets, short explanations
Intermediate	Pyramid Principle	Arguments, recommendations, podcast answers
Advanced	Cross-Domain Synthesis	Newsletters, long-form, unique perspectives

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Method 1: Micro Story (Beginner)

The mind is a story engine. Use transformation as the foundation.

Structure:

1. Problem - State a relatable problem observed or experienced
2. Amplify - Show negative outcome if unsolved (increases desire for solution)
3. Solution - State the solution (one sentence or short list)

Example prompt to user: "What problem does your audience face that relates to this idea?"

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Method 2: Pyramid Principle (Intermediate)

Answer-first, hierarchical structure.

Structure:

1. Main idea - Lead with key conclusion or recommendation
2. Key arguments - 3-5 supporting points (ask "why" 3-5 times)
3. Evidence - Data, examples, analysis for each argument

Use for: Podcast questions, meeting presentations, recommendations.

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Method 3: Cross-Domain Synthesis (Advanced)

For multi-interest creators who want unique angles.

Structure:

1. Problem + Amplify - Hook with relatable problem
2. Cross-domain concept - Import pattern from another field (physics, biology, psychology, etc.)
3. Unique solution - Steps from personal contemplation, not others' prescriptions

Example: Explaining deep work using entropy from physics to illustrate distraction.

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Idea Legos (Content Building Blocks)

When stuck filling sections, cycle through:

• Pain point - Start here, ideas flow naturally
• Example - Grounds the concept
• Personal story - Relatable time from your life
• Statistic - Adds authority
• Metaphor - Explain like talking to a child
• Quote - External justification
• Reframe - Different perspective on same point
• What/How/Why - When all else fails, just ask questions

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Workflow

1. Identify the user's core idea - What's the one thing they want to communicate?
2. Select method based on format and complexity
3. Apply structure - Walk through the framework step by step
4. Add idea legos - Fill gaps with examples, stories, stats
5. Refine - Ensure the "greatest hit" version is being used, not a new untested idea