MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Mindset

Cognitive Adaptability

Read an article with a view opposite to your own on startups—summarize its strongest point in one sentence.

When facing a tough concept, ask: “What’s another way to see this?” and write down one new angle.

Do one study habit differently today—change order, method, or tools—to stretch your mental flexibility.

Read outside your field—note one concept from another subject you could apply to entrepreneurship.

Challenge your default approach in a class task—do it differently today and record what you learn.

Use the phrase “That’s interesting—tell me more” when classmates challenge your startup ideas.

Emotional Adaptability

When group project stress rises, pause and name the emotion—labeling it lowers its control over your actions.

Use a grounding question during stress: “What emotion am I feeling, and is it helping me right now?”

Practice replacing a reactive message in a group chat with a calmer one—pause before pressing send.

Repeat the phrase “I choose how I respond” before heading into a stressful team project or discussion.

Before reacting to frustrating news in class, smile or breathe deeply to reset your emotional tone.

Use a quick body scan in stressful study moments—where is tension stored, and how can you release it?

Behavioral Adaptability

In your next team session, shift your usual style—if you talk most, listen more; if quiet, contribute earlier.

Adjust one daily study routine today—change timing, method, or place—and note what shifts as a result.

Choose to observe a full class debate before speaking—adapt to peers’ rhythm before adding your point.

Say “yes” to a small task you’d normally decline—track what happens when you respond differently.

Change your usual response in team work—if soft, be direct; if direct, try a more diplomatic tone.

Work in a new location on campus for half a day—track how it affects your focus and engagement.

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