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It's time to dive into the meatier subject of frameworks that underpin strategic thinking. The realm of decision-making is not for the faint of heart, nor is it the playground of the indecisive. It demands a robust arsenal of tools and frameworks to navigate the labyrinth of choices that the modern world throws at us. As we say it, “slow down to speed up.” Let's embark on a journey through some of these tools, not just as a matter of academic exercise but as a practical guide for the ambitious thinkers and doers among us.

Foremost on our framework list is the PSTI framework (Planning, Strategy, Tactics, and Implementation) framework. In essence, PSTI attempts to "take the thinking out of good strategy," which sounds almost heretical in its simplicity. Yet, therein lies its brilliance. By breaking down any transaction—be it a project, offer, or product launch—into stages defined by narratives and their corresponding personality quadrants, PSTI demystifies the entire strategic process. It's like deconstructing a Michelin-star dish into ingredients so basic that anyone might be tempted to don the chef's hat. But, as with cooking, the magic isn't just in listing the ingredients but in knowing how to blend them to perfection.