Nov 9 • FRED Framework Tips
Meet FRED!
I’d like to introduce you to your new best friend: FRED.
And our guide for making confident moving decisions.
Finances. Robustness. Ecosystem. And Dreams.
We’re going to start with your Dreams, Part 1. Then we’ll move through Finances, Robustness, and Ecosystem. And finally, circle back to your Dreams for what I like to call “Part Deux,” so it’s kind of like FRED’s fancy French cousin: D’FRED.
OK. Let's preview Dreams Part 1...
Maybe you've been casually dreaming about moving somewhere you visited years ago and had the best time and always wondered what it would be like to live there.
Or maybe you've got some big hairy aggressive goals or BHAGs as we call them, that have been swirling around your beautiful big brain for years and now you're finally EXPLORING the possibility of a relocation. Don't freak out- you're not actually doing anything YET.
But- let's talk about it…
Where have you always wanted to live?
When you were there last- what left an impact on you?
How did you feel when you were there?
Is there more than one place you want to live? I like your style! That's how I was!
Let's narrow down your dream so we can figure out how much it's going to cost you, if you're ready to make a move right now and how to build a community before you even get there.
Then we get into the Finance Playlist, or otherwise known as…the least fun thing to talk about…(womp womp)
Will financially preparing for the worst case scenarios make your move less stressful. You betcha!
How much money should you have in the bank?
What does it actually cost to move- from the tape to the truck and everything in between?
We’ll cover debt, savings, and the costs of a DIY move versus hiring movers.
And the right questions to ask yourself so you don’t self-sabotage because that happens a lot with big life decisions
Then there's the Robustness Playlist...
This is all about preparing yourself mentally and physically, because moving isn’t just packing boxes.
It’s the curveballs that show up while you're packing.
AND No one really prepares you for what happens after the move like the '6-month-funk'
But if you know what to expect, you can overcome all of the obstacles and see the growth and beauty along the way.
One of my favorites is talking about Ecosystem or the community you're moving from and going to.
Think about where you’re leaving…And where you’re going.
What did you have in your old city that you loved? Or hated for that matter?
What do you need in order to thrive in your new city?
I love the concept of the Blue Zones—places where people live well into their 100s. The research shows it’s not just about diet and exercise.
It’s about community. Relationships. And Purpose.
That’s why building your new ecosystem—your people, places, and routines—which are critical to your success, BEFORE you get there.
It's in this category that we talk about the City Proof of Concept (or City POC)- real life market research to gather the data you need to make some big decisions.
Then we circle back to Dreams Part 2...
Finally, my favorite. Your Big Hairy Aggressive Goals have been identified. Those big, bold dreams that fire you up.
You can see the new you in your new city and you can't wait to get there.
Or you KNOW this is going to happen, it just isn't the right time right now.
Or, you're feeling a bit of panic because while you had been thinking about (insert city here) for as long as you can remember and you did a City Proof of Concept, all the sudden you're feeling anxious because it's not everything you remember it to be.
Gathering all that data will help you decide whether you should pack, pause or pivot. It's powerful.
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