MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Abilities

Vision & Goal Setting

Write one sentence describing your retirement vision—what future of contribution or growth excites you most?

Break one long-term personal goal into three next steps—focus on progress, not perfection.

Replace a vague task on your list with a clear, meaningful outcome and a deadline.

Set a weekly checkpoint reminder: “Am I moving toward fulfillment or just keeping busy?”

Write one goal on a sticky note and place it somewhere visible as a daily anchor.

Share your primary goal with a peer—saying it aloud creates clarity and accountability.

Strategic Thinking

Choose a current activity and ask: “What long-term meaning could this create?” Write one sentence to define it.

Block 15 minutes to map the ripple effects of one decision—who benefits and how, now and later?

Before your next planning session, identify the bigger picture—what’s truly at stake for you?

Ask yourself: “What will success look like in six months?” before starting a new pursuit or project.

Add a “so what?” column to your notes—connect facts to meaning and possible actions.

Read a recent article on aging or purpose—extract one insight and ask how it could apply to you.

Innovation Management

Identify one small frustration in daily life and brainstorm three creative ways to address it today.

Ask a peer how they solved a similar challenge—adapt one of their approaches to your situation.

Spend 10 minutes sketching a rough idea for a project—no polish, just capture the concept.

Challenge yourself to ask: “What if I tried a new way?” in your next meeting or group activity.

Use a random word generator—link the word to your current challenge and explore fresh ideas.

Add a new page to your notes: “Ideas I Haven’t Tried Yet”—list five possibilities.

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