Lecture Notes: Importance of Meal Planning and Purpose Mapping

Introduction

• Host: Mike Vardy, Productivity Podcast
• Guest: Craig Filc, Executive Director of Purpose Genome Institute

Importance of Meal Planning

• Prevents stress and confusion at dinner time.
• Saves time and money; promotes organization.
• Frees up mental space.
• Plan to Eat tool offers:
  • Website and mobile apps (iOS, Android)
  • Ability to clip and organize recipes based on family preferences and dietary needs.
  • Automatic generation of shopping lists based on meal plans.
  • Free trial for new customers.

Purpose Mapping Overview

• Purpose Mapping: Created by Craig Filc to align life after leaving a successful business.
• Guides high-achievers to realize potential by clarifying purpose, aligning with flow state, and making meaningful contributions.
• Executives in flow are 500% more productive according to McKinsey Global Research.
  • Flow: Optimal state of consciousness for performance and feeling.
  • Zone of Genius vs. Zone of Excellence/Competence.

Purpose Mapping Framework

• Developed from: Adoption, fatherhood experiences, and lack of pre-existing templates.
• Influences: Michael Gerber's E-Myth, Tony Robbins, Stephen Covey, and more.
• Components:
  • Purpose: Reason for existence (permanent).
  • Mission: Strategy to live into the purpose (3-10 year goals).
  • Identifies flow disruptors and enhancers.
  • Emphasis on personal Shadow and its potential gold.

Implementation & Evolution

• Framework provides structure with flexibility.
• Daily Practices:
  • Purpose statement, vision, mission, milestone, and next step.
  • Constantly reviewed and aligned.
• Shadow Work: Part of process to integrate hidden aspects for growth.
• Geological Evolution: Framework evolves slowly over time.

Barriers to Entry

• Clients often ready for transformation upon seeking guidance.
• Barriers surpassed by the time Filc engages with clients.

Getting Started with Purpose Mapping

• Examine strengths and flow disruptors.
• Address shadow aspects and transform them into strengths.
• Three-Tier System:
  • Core Purpose: Existential understanding.
  • Mission: Clear strategy.
  • Milestones and Steps: Tactical implementation.

Handling Challenges and Cycles

• Clients may pause, but often return ready for deeper work.
• Hero's Journey Model: Progress through phases for growth.
• Encouraged daily reflection to maintain flow and adjust as needed.

Conclusion

• Purpose Mapping: Offers a clear framework for aligning personal and professional life with individual purpose.
• Encourages ongoing reflection and adaptation.

Additional Resources

• Special link for listeners: PurposeMapping.com/Productivityist
• Connect with Craig Filc on Twitter and other platforms.
• Reference to bonus content on productivityist.com/membership.