Four F's Life Framework
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A goal-setting framework that organizes life into four key categories, each starting with 'F' to make it memorable and comprehensive.
The Four F's Categories
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Family
- Goals related to relationships and communication
- Examples: Improving communication with spouse
- Focus on achieving things together with family members
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Fitness
- Physical health and wellness goals
- Specific targets like weight lifting numbers
- Overall health-related objectives
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Fun
- Recreational and social goals
- Planning specific trips
- Activities with friends
- Entertainment and leisure pursuits
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Finances
- Business and money-related goals
- Revenue targets
- Project launches
- Investment objectives
Implementation Tips
- Can be done quarterly instead of annually
- More effective than traditional New Year's resolutions
- Should be specific and measurable within each category
- Allows for balanced life optimization across key areas
Alternative Approaches Mentioned
- Some prefer "Work, Play, Love, Health" categories
- Can add "Friendship" as potential 5th F
- Can be adapted to monthly themes rather than annual goals
- Framework is flexible and can be modified to personal preferences
Key Benefits
- Easy to remember due to alliteration
- Covers major life aspects comprehensively
- Provides structure while maintaining flexibility
- Helps maintain life balance across different areas
- More actionable than traditional resolution approaches
Sam Parr
Host of MFM and fitness influencer
Sam Parr is a serial entrepreneur and business media pioneer.
In 2016, he founded The Hustle, a business news media company that started in his kitchen with just $12 and grew to eight figures in revenue.
Sam led the charge in making newsletters popular when few believed in their potential.
After four successful years, he sold The Hustle to HubSpot, a publicly traded company. Now operating as HubSpot Media, The Hustle reaches 3 million readers daily, employs a team of nearly 100, and has been the launchpad for dozens of its staff to found their own media companies and newsletters.
Sam remains the host of the popular business podcast, My First Million, and continues to start and sell companies. He also co-founded Hampton, a highly vetted community for entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs, and teaches people to write better through his platform, Copy That.