Pyramid of Clarity Framework

A framework for achieving ruthless focus by connecting your big mission to actionable monthly goals using a three-tier pyramid approach.

The Pyramid Structure

• Mission (Top Level)

  • Your organization's big "why"
  • Should be honest and emotionally resonant
  • Can be ambitious (like SpaceX's interplanetary mission) or practical (lifestyle business goals)

• 1-Year Goals (Middle Level)

  • Set two targets:
    • FYA (F*** Yeah Awesome) Goal - ambitious target for high-fiving celebration
    • Floor Goal - minimum acceptable achievement
  • Creates a range to push yourself while maintaining realistic expectations

• Monthly Actions (Bottom Level)

  • Break down into three key categories:
    • People - Required team/hiring needs
    • Product - Features/improvements needed
    • Finance - Capital/margins/unit economics requirements
  • Check progress monthly against all pyramid levels

Implementation Steps

• Start with mission clarity

  • Write out your true mission (not generic goals)
  • Make it emotionally compelling and honest
  • Should resonate personally

• Break down yearly targets

  • Set both stretch and floor goals
  • Work backwards from these targets
  • Define specific metrics for success

• Create monthly action items

  • Review all three categories (People/Product/Finance) monthly
  • Track progress against yearly goals
  • Adjust course as needed while maintaining focus on mission

Keys to Success

• Monthly check-ins on entire pyramid
• Regular progress assessment
• Stay focused on core mission
• Avoid drift by maintaining structured approach
• Break large goals into digestible chunks
• Balance ambition with realistic expectations

This framework prevents drift and maintains focus by connecting daily actions to larger mission through structured goal-setting and regular review processes.