The Three-Lens Framework
Every guidance session at Zarvo follows a structured approach to understanding career and life decisions. We use three lenses to bring clarity.
How We Approach Guidance🌱
Guidance at Zarvo is a journey of discovery, not a checklist!
We believe in making big decisions with clarity, optimism, and a little bit of joy.
Lens 1: Self
Overview
Understanding aptitude, temperament, interests, and readiness.
Key Questions
- What are your natural aptitudes? Where do you learn quickly?
- What is your temperament? Are you analytical, creative, social, independent?
- What do you find genuinely interesting, beyond social validation?
- Are you ready for the demands of the path you are considering?
- What are your current knowledge gaps?
Takeaway
The goal is not to discover a hidden passion. The goal is to understand your strengths, weaknesses, and realistic starting point.
Lens 2: Reality
Overview
Assessing constraints—financial, familial, geographical, and market-based.
Key Questions
- What are your financial constraints? What can your family afford?
- What are your geographical limitations? Can you relocate?
- What does the job market look like in your field of interest?
- What are your family's expectations and concerns?
- What realistic timelines exist for achieving your goals?
- What systemic factors (education system, visa requirements, etc.) affect your path?
Takeaway
Acknowledging constraints is not pessimism. It is realism. Realistic planning leads to sustainable decisions.
Lens 3: Direction
Overview
Building a roadmap with responsibility—what you can control, and what you can do now.
Key Questions
- What actions are within your control right now?
- What skills do you need to develop first?
- What short-term and long-term goals can you set?
- What milestones can you use to measure progress?
- What risks are you willing to take, and what backup plans exist?
- How will you stay accountable and avoid drift?
Takeaway
Direction is about responsibility. It is about taking ownership of your decisions and understanding that guidance is not a substitute for action.
How the Lenses Work Together
These three lenses are not separate steps—they inform each other. Together, they provide a structured way to think through complex decisions without oversimplifying or overpromising.
Clarity Through Structure
The Three-Lens Framework is not a formula for success. It is a tool for clarity.
It helps you think systematically about where you are, what is possible, and what you can do next.