MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Mindset

Intrinsic Motivation

Write one task today and add “because I care about my future path” to reconnect it with meaning.

Choose one project and link it to your values—why does this move matter beyond the title?

Block ten minutes for something that energizes you—no outcome needed, just enjoy the flow.

Ask: “What would make today meaningful, not just productive?”—set one small intention.

Keep a “why I’m changing” note visible—anchor actions to your deeper intrinsic purpose.

Say no to one draining task that doesn’t align with your longer-term direction.

Journal about the last time you felt “flow” while reskilling—what made it engaging and meaningful?

Reflect on which tasks bring joy—how could you do more of them during the transition?

Explore how early interests still guide motivation—what themes are showing up again?

Write about a moment you were proud of effort over results—what did that reveal?

Identify a moment external pressure drowned purpose—how will you guard against it?

List three values guiding this switch—are they present in this week’s choices?

Spend one hour this week on a “passion project” related to your new path—track how it energizes you.

Share what drives you internally with a peer—invite them to share their own motivation too.

Choose one task to enjoy for its learning—not the outcome or recognition.

Reframe a routine task with an element of personal meaning—add your own strength.

Speak up for a change you believe in—even if unpopular.

Declutter your list—keep only what reflects your values or purpose.

Ask a peer what they see as your “why” for this career change—does it match what you feel inside?

Share your deeper motivation for change with a mentor—ask if your path reflects that drive clearly.

Ask a peer to observe what energizes you most—what moments make you “light up”?

Discuss motivations with a colleague—what’s different, what’s shared, and what insight emerges?

Ask someone when they’ve seen you most alive in your work—what were you doing then?

Reflect with a coach on when you worked hardest without external praise—what fueled you?

Shift “I need to do this” to “I choose to do this because…” and finish it with your deeper why.

Reframe frustration as a signal: “Which value of mine feels crossed, and how can I realign?”

Replace “I must finish this” with “I want to grow through this”—connect to deeper purpose.

When motivation dips, ask: “What deeper reason brought me to this change?”

Change “This is boring” to “What could make this meaningful or creative?”

Reframe ambition as alignment: “What am I building that reflects who I want to be?”

Track which activities energize or drain you—do the patterns align with what you truly value now?

Observe your energy across different tasks—where does focus naturally sharpen and sustain?

Notice when praise or incentives sway you—are you aligned with inner drivers or external pull?

Notice how you feel after helping someone—what inner driver fueled that effort?

Watch yourself in stress—do you cling to purpose or drift into autopilot?

Track the “why” behind your yeses—are they values, guilt, or obligation?

Extrinsic Motivation

List one recognition that motivates you—use it as a cue before hard networking tasks today.

Share a small win with a mentor or friend—notice how acknowledgment boosts your drive.

Create a simple reward for finishing a portfolio tweak—tie completion to something enjoyable.

Add a visible tracker for a long-term goal—watching progress strengthens commitment.

Share a current goal with an accountability buddy—use gentle pressure to stay consistent.

Finish one task before lunch and reward yourself with a refreshing break.

Reflect on how praise, referrals, or badges affect effort—what recognition truly helps you now?

Write about a time external rewards kept you going—what actually sustained you then?

Explore moments you relied too much on praise—how did it skew your decisions?

Journal about how incentives shape choices—do they align or clash with values today?

Recall the last recognition you received—how did it influence focus afterward?

Reflect on your current metrics—are they motivating, distracting, or due for redesign?

Share progress on a transition goal with someone influential—let visibility fuel your commitment.

Compete with yourself using one measurable target—hit it today and log the result.

Set a personal reward for hitting this week’s target—make it tangible and motivating.

Publicly commit to a goal—use accountability to stay consistent.

Try a gamified tracker—use streaks or badges to boost effort.

Ask a mentor for feedback on one recent strength—notice its effect.

Ask a colleague what recognition drives them most—compare it with what motivates you externally.

Invite peers to share how they like acknowledgment—adapt your praise style to fit their answers.

Ask when others have seen you most motivated—was it linked to visibility, praise, or reward?

Reflect with a peer on which incentives help you stay engaged—what patterns keep you going?

Share how rewards supported you in reskilling—ask what success looks like for them.

Ask for feedback on your drive for recognition—do others see balance or over-reliance?

Reframe recognition as proof of value, not ego—“This shows the impact others see in me.”

Change “I just want recognition” to “I want to feel seen for contribution”—clarify feedback needed.

Change “This isn’t worth it” to “What driver could make this meaningful for me?”

Recast salary goals as freedom fuel—link numbers to outcomes that matter for you.

Reframe visibility as influence, not vanity—ask: “What message do I want known?”

Reframe deadlines as tools for clarity and urgency—support, not pressure.

Track when external recognition helps or hurts your performance—what’s the threshold where it flips?

Notice what type of recognition feels strongest—public, private, progress, or visible results?

Notice how competition in your field affects you—does it energize or distract from purpose?

Watch your reaction to being overlooked—what beliefs and habits show up?

Observe when you push hardest—what external factor usually triggers that effort?

Track motivation on days with versus without recognition—what’s the difference?

No Fear

Name one small risk you’ve avoided in your transition—take the first visible step toward it today.

Name one uncertain step you’ve delayed—note what you can control and take a single action now.

Message a new contact with a genuine compliment or idea—expect no reply and count the act as a win.

Say aloud: “Failure is data, not identity”—repeat it whenever hesitation shows up before action.

Say aloud: “Uncertainty means possibility”—repeat it when the path ahead looks unclear.

Say aloud: “A no doesn’t define me”—repeat it before sending a pitch or asking for help.

Share one time you failed and learned—remind yourself how it led to growth later.

Schedule ten minutes to explore a confusing topic—choose curiosity over avoidance.

Share your perspective once in a group—even if unpopular, speak with calmness and clarity.

Reframe a current task as an experiment—success equals learning, not perfection.

Ask one curious question in your next meeting—even if you’re unsure of the answer.

Make a simple request you’ve delayed—time, feedback, or a short informational chat.

Place a sticky note reading: “What if I try—and learn?” where hesitation appears.

Make one small unclear decision quickly—treat it as a test, not a trap.

Write down the hardest rejection you’ve received—note what happened next and how you grew.

Lower the stakes: do one avoided task badly on purpose—just to move it forward.

Change your desktop background to a quote about exploring the unknown—keep discomfort visible.

Add a sticky note that says: “Rejection is redirection”—place it where hesitation shows up.

Journal about a failure in your pivot—what story did you tell, and how would you rewrite it today?

Journal about acting despite unclear next steps—what happened, and how did it shape your path?

Reflect on your earliest memory of professional rejection—how is it influencing today’s outreach?

Reflect on where fear of failing the pivot comes from—whose voice shaped that belief?

Reflect on what the unknown triggers—loss of control, wasted time, embarrassment, or something else?

Journal about a time your idea was ignored—how did you internalize it, and what story did you form?

Identify how fear shows in your body—what cues appear before you stall or avoid?

Write about not knowing a step yet—how did curiosity lead to growth in your day?

Explore what you fear most about rejection—loss of face, connection, or momentum?

Think of someone who reframes failure—what do they believe differently than you?

Explore your decision style—do you wait for certainty or test with partial clarity?

Think of someone steady after rejection—what belief keeps them grounded?

Write about a success that came after a misstep—how did failure unlock progress?

Reflect on the cost of waiting for certainty—what experiences did hesitation block?

Reflect on times you self-rejected by not applying—what might have changed if you tried?

List three chances missed from fear of failing—what would you do differently today?

List three ambiguous areas in your plan—how are you managing each mentally and emotionally?

List three things you avoided to dodge rejection—what if you attempted just one this week?

Volunteer for an uncertain task this week—apply, pitch, or speak without knowing the outcome.

Make one decision this week without all the data—trust instincts and reflect on what happens.

Share one bold idea in your new circle—even if it feels risky—note the feedback and your response.

Share a past failure publicly with a peer or group—frame it as a lesson, not a flaw.

Join a group discussion outside your expertise—embrace learning in real time.

Ask for something you usually fear—support, advice, or visibility in your transition.

Submit an application or project before perfecting—focus on progress, not polish.

Begin a task without knowing the full path—start and adjust as you go.

Apply for one stretch role even if you doubt success—focus on courage to try.

Ask a challenging question in a meeting—even if it feels risky.

Solve a problem without full research—treat iteration as learning.

Send a message to someone you admire—acknowledge their impact.

Act even when only 80% ready—note what happens.

Share publicly that you’re exploring a new path—model courage.

Volunteer to go first in a meeting or session—step into visibility.

Request feedback on something unfinished—show progress, not perfection.

Ask someone to assign you a stretch task—accept it without overpreparing.

Share a personal story in a professional context—note the response.

Ask a peer to share a career failure and how they reframed it—what belief helped them recover?

Ask a peer how they approach unclear paths—what self-talk helps them keep moving forward?

Ask a trusted contact: “How do you experience me when I hesitate to speak up in this transition?”

Invite feedback on something you’ve hesitated to share—compare their reaction to your initial fear.

Share an uncertain choice you’re facing—ask a peer how they’d approach it differently.

Discuss with a peer how rejection shaped you both—compare stories and the lessons learned.

Share a failure story from your transition—ask how others might have handled it differently.

Compare with a peer how uncertainty feels—what emotions or behaviors show up for each of you?

Ask someone you admire how they handle rejection—what mindset helps them keep going?

Ask someone how fear of failure shaped their career—what would they tell their younger self?

Invite feedback on how you handle ambiguity—do others see confidence or hesitation in you?

After making a bold ask, request feedback—did they notice hesitation in your delivery?

Ask someone how they notice fear in themselves—compare their cues with your own.

Ask someone to share a story where uncertainty helped them grow—what did they learn?

Share a rejection story in a peer group—normalize it and invite others to do the same.

Ask for feedback on how you take risks—do others notice fear you miss?

Share your usual reaction to change—ask if peers notice the same patterns.

Ask a peer: “What’s one thing you wish I did more often in this transition?”—listen openly.

Reframe “I’ll fail again” as “I’m practicing courage”—focus on effort, not the outcome.

Reframe “I don’t know enough” as “I’m learning”—lean into the process rather than freezing.

Reframe “They might say no” as “This is my chance to practice courage”—treat the ask as the win.

Replace “What if I fail?” with “What might I learn if I try?”—focus on discovery, not loss.

Change “This is unclear” to “This is open space for discovery”—explore with curiosity.

Replace “I might look silly” with “Trying is how I grow”—shift from judgment to learning.

View failure as iteration, not final—ask: “What would a scientist try next?”

Reframe “There’s no roadmap” as “This is a chance to create something new for myself.”

Reframe rejection not as loss but filtering—each “no” moves me closer to a better fit.

Instead of “This must work,” say: “I’ll adapt to what happens”—focus on flexibility.

Recast confusion as curiosity—ask: “What question could I ask instead of freezing?”

Instead of “What if they dislike it?” say: “What if this helps even one person?”

Recast fear as training—each step makes me more prepared, not less capable.

View unpredictability as agility training—each unknown builds flexibility.

Reframe rejection as feedback, not failure—what can I use to improve next time?

Reframe high standards as growth pressure—choose learning over proving.

Instead of “What if I’m wrong?” ask: “What might I learn by being wrong?”

Shift “They’ll think less of me” to “I’ll think more of myself for trying.”

Track when hesitation appears before applying—what fear-thoughts show up, and how do they shape action?

Notice when you delay a next step—are you unready, or simply afraid of being wrong or unqualified?

Watch how you behave when uncertain of acceptance—do you withdraw, over-explain, or stay silent?

Observe someone who keeps applying after setbacks—what mindset fuels their persistence?

Track your emotions when direction is unclear—do you freeze, rush, or clarify questions?

Notice how others handle rejection—what can you learn from their tone, posture, or persistence?

Watch how you recover from failed attempts—do you shut down, excuse, or reflect and adapt?

Observe a leader handling ambiguity—what language do they use to build direction and calm?

Track your self-talk after hearing “no”—does it spiral or stay forward-looking?

Notice your reaction when peers fail—are you judgmental, empathetic, or curious?

Track your self-talk when facing new tech—does it invite action or avoidance?

Observe when you pre-reject yourself—what do you avoid just to avoid “no”?

Notice how your body feels in risk moments—tight, light, or heavy? Stay aware.

Catch moments craving guarantees—what would acting with partial clarity look like?

Catch approval-seeking micro-signals—do you adjust too fast to avoid disapproval?

Catch yourself avoiding a step from fear—what outcome are you imagining?

Watch how beginners approach the unknown—what can you copy from their openness?

Notice how people react to your vulnerability—do they withdraw, or lean in?

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