MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Mindset

Intrinsic Motivation

Write down one task today and add “because I care about…” to reconnect it with your founder purpose.

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

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

Start your day by asking: “What would make today feel meaningful, not just productive?”

Keep a “why I’m building this” note visible—anchor actions to your deeper intrinsic motivation.

Say no to one task that drains energy and doesn’t align with your deeper purpose for building.

Extrinsic Motivation

List one reward or recognition that motivates you—remind yourself of it before starting a tough task.

Share a recent milestone update with a potential supporter—notice how acknowledgment boosts your drive.

Create a simple reward system for a task you’re avoiding—tie completion to something enjoyable.

Add a visible progress tracker for a long-term goal—watching progress builds commitment and drive.

Identify one area where accountability could help—share your current goal with a trusted peer.

Choose one task to finish before lunch and reward yourself with a treat or refreshing break.

No Fear

Name one small risk you’ve avoided in your venture—take the first tiny step toward doing it today.

Name one uncertain situation you’ve avoided—note what you can control and take one step toward it.

Message someone with a concise compliment or idea—expect no reply and treat the outreach as a win.

Say out loud: “Failure is data, not identity”—repeat it whenever hesitation shows up before a task.

Say aloud: “Uncertainty means possibility”—repeat it whenever you feel tempted to freeze or delay.

Say aloud: “A no doesn’t define me”—repeat it before asking for help, feedback, or a small intro.

Share one time you failed and learned—remind yourself how that moment led to future growth.

Schedule ten minutes to explore a topic you don’t understand—lean into curiosity over avoidance.

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

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

Choose to ask one curious question during your next meeting—even if you’re unsure of the answer.

Make a simple request you’ve been holding back—time, help, permission, or needed visibility.

Post a sticky note that reads: “What if I try—and learn?” Place it where you often hesitate.

Identify a small, unclear decision—make it quickly and treat it as a test, not a dangerous trap.

Write down the worst rejection you received—note what happened next and how you eventually grew.

Lower the stakes: do one avoided task badly—on purpose—simply to get it moving today.

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 often shows up.

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