MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Abilities

Vision & Goal Setting

Write one sentence describing your venture vision—what problem are you solving, and why does it matter?

Break one entrepreneurial goal into three next steps—focus on progress, not perfection.

Replace a vague task on your list with a specific learning outcome and deadline.

Set a weekly checkpoint reminder: “Am I moving toward my venture vision or just completing tasks?”

Write one venture goal on a sticky note and place it where you’ll see it daily.

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

Strategic Thinking

Choose a current assignment and ask: “What long-term impact could this have?” Write one sentence to define it.

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

Before your next meeting, identify the bigger picture behind the agenda—what’s truly at stake for your idea?

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

Add a “so what?” column to your notes—challenge yourself to connect insights to real action.

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

Innovation Management

Identify one small pain point in your startup idea and brainstorm three alternative ways to solve it today.

Ask a peer how they solved a startup problem—apply one of their ideas to your own project.

Spend 10 minutes sketching a quick version of a new business concept—no polish, just capture it.

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

Use a random word generator—relate the word to your startup challenge and see new ideas emerge.

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

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