Frame Control Mastery

Frame control is about maintaining your own reality and perspective in interactions rather than accepting others' frames. Here's how it works based on the Conor McGregor example discussed.

Key Elements of Strong Frame Control

• Reject questions/premises that don't fit your frame

  • McGregor would reject interview questions that didn't align with his mindset
  • Example: When asked to say something nice about opponent, responded "This is not a therapy session"

• Maintain your own reality regardless of external facts

  • McGregor believed he would win fights even when odds were against him
  • Similar to Steve Jobs' "reality distortion field" - convinced self and others of possibility despite facts

• Use powerful language and delivery

  • Speaks in memorable, quotable phrases
  • Examples:
    • "Precision beats power, timing beats speed"
    • "We didn't come here to take part, we came to take over"
  • Uses poetic, conquering language

Frame Control Mindset Elements

• Act as if you already have what you want

  • Don't operate from "wanting" - act from already having
  • Carry yourself as if you've already achieved your goals

• Maintain unwavering self-belief

  • McGregor believed so strongly he would win that he pre-planned victory celebrations
  • Even after losses, maintained strong self-image

• Create your own reality

  • Don't accept others' limitations or perspectives
  • Build your own narrative and stick to it
  • Example: McGregor's elaborate lifestyle matching his self-image

Impact of Strong Frame Control

• Influences how others perceive and treat you
• Creates a compelling narrative others want to believe in
• Helps maintain confidence through challenges
• Can become self-fulfilling as others accept your frame

The key is maintaining your own reality and perspective rather than accepting others' frames, while backing it up with conviction and consistent action.