by Dylan Humphreys
How character archetypes show up in the NCI framework
1. NEEDS Approval Significance Acceptance Pity Strength Intelligence 2. DECISION PILLARS Deviance Novelty Social Conformity Investment Necessity 3. VALUES Connection Information Recognition Experiences Freedom Growth
CATI (Cat-eye) Control Anxiety Trauma Insecurity NDV Framework: f I [decision], then people will [need], so I can finally [value]. Needs (The Fuel) Approval — to be liked and validated. Significance — to be seen as exceptional and impactful. Acceptance — to belong to a trusted in‑group. Pity — to be cared for or excused; hardship recognised. Strength (Power) — to be untouchable, capable, in control. Intelligence — to be seen as highly capable and smart. Decision Pillars (The GPS to "arrive at" Values) The GPS directing the next move. Deviance — breaks norms; prefers the opposite of what’s expected. Novelty — seeks change, stimulation, and “new.” Social — prioritises people, harmony, and relational impact. Conformity — follows rules, standards, and consensus. Investment — protects prior effort; weighs ROI and sunk costs. Necessity — acts on urgency; “what must happen now.” Values Values are the “dream”—the future version of what was never there. Connection — deep bonds, trust, steady belonging. Information — clarity, certainty, understanding. Recognition — to be seen, valued, acknowledged. Experiences — novelty, vivid, memorable living. Freedom — autonomy, options, independence. Growth — improvement, mastery, evolution.
NDV Framework Needs (The Fuel) - Past Approval — to be liked and validated. Significance — to be seen as exceptional and impactful. Acceptance — to belong to a trusted in‑group. Pity — to be cared for or excused; hardship recognised. Strength (Power) — to be untouchable, capable, in control. Intelligence — to be seen as highly capable and smart. Decision Pillars (The GPS to "arrive at" Values) - Present The GPS directing the next move. Deviance — breaks norms; prefers the opposite of what’s expected. Novelty — seeks change, stimulation, and “new.” Social — prioritises people, harmony, and relational impact. Conformity — follows rules, standards, and consensus. Investment — protects prior effort; weighs ROI and sunk costs. Necessity — acts on urgency; “what must happen now.” Values - Future Values are the “dream”—the future version of what was never there. Connection — deep bonds, trust, steady belonging. Information — clarity, certainty, understanding. Recognition — to be seen, valued, acknowledged. Experiences — novelty, vivid, memorable living. Freedom — autonomy, options, independence. Growth — improvement, mastery, evolution.
The FATE Model
CATI framework
If I [decision], then people will [need], so I can finally [value]. Needs (The Fuel) Approval — to be liked and validated. Significance — to be seen as exceptional and impactful. Acceptance — to belong to a trusted in‑group. Pity — to be cared for or excused; hardship recognised. Strength (Power) — to be untouchable, capable, in control. Intelligence — to be seen as highly capable and smart. Decision Pillars (The GPS to "arrive at" Values) Decision Pillars are the GPS directing the next move. Deviance — breaks norms; prefers the opposite of what’s expected. Novelty — seeks change, stimulation, and “new.” Social — prioritises people, harmony, and relational impact. Conformity — follows rules, standards, and consensus. Investment — protects prior effort; weighs ROI and sunk costs. Necessity — acts on urgency; “what must happen now.” Values Values are the “dream”—the future version of what was never there. Connection — deep bonds, trust, steady belonging. Information — clarity, certainty, understanding. Recognition — to be seen, valued, acknowledged. Experiences — novelty, vivid, memorable living. Freedom — autonomy, options, independence. Growth — improvement, mastery, evolution.