MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Abilities

Vision & Goal Setting

Write one sentence describing your start-up vision—what future are you building, and why will it matter?

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

Replace a vague to-do with a specific milestone and clear deadline for your venture.

Set a weekly reminder: “Am I moving toward traction or just ticking tasks?”

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

Share your primary start-up goal with a peer founder—saying it aloud builds clarity and accountability.

Strategic Thinking

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

Block 15 minutes to map one decision’s ripple effects—who’s impacted short-term and long-term?

Before your next meeting, define the bigger picture—what’s truly at stake for your venture?

Ask yourself: “What does success look like in six months?” before starting your next big push.

Add a “so what?” column to your notes—force yourself to link facts to insight and action.

Read a recent industry article—extract one trend and ask how it could affect your venture in 12 months.

Innovation Management

Identify one small customer pain point and brainstorm three new ways to solve it today.

Ask a fellow founder how they solved a similar problem—adapt one of their lessons to your context.

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

Challenge yourself to ask: “What if we didn’t…?” once in your next planning session—see what emerges.

Use a random word generator—connect it to your current challenge and spark fresh angles.

Add a “Crazy Ideas We Haven’t Tried Yet” tab to your notes—populate it with five bold options.

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