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Things That Need Fixing
Open with what’s broken, then close every loop.
How it works
- 1Open the story with what’s broken: relationships, status, a goal.
- 2Pay off every broken thing by the end.
- 3Back to the Future and Top Gun: Maverick both resolve every setup without feeling hokey.
- 4Founder use: your customer story should close every loop it opens.
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