MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Mindset

Intrinsic Motivation

Write down one assignment today and add “because I want to grow as a founder” to reconnect with purpose.

Link one current assignment to your values—why does this matter to you beyond just passing the course?

Block ten minutes to work on a task that excites you—focus only on the joy of learning, not outcomes.

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

Keep a “why I study entrepreneurship” note visible—anchor tasks to your deeper purpose and vision.

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

Extrinsic Motivation

List one type of recognition that excites you—remind yourself of it before tackling a tough academic task.

Share a small academic win with your professor—notice how acknowledgment builds focus and motivation.

Create a simple reward system for finishing study tasks—tie completion to a break or something enjoyable.

Add a visible progress tracker for a semester project—watching progress builds commitment and drive.

Share one current academic goal with a peer—let accountability help strengthen your commitment.

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

No Fear

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

Name one uncertain assignment you’ve put off—note what you can control and take one step toward it.

Message a peer with constructive feedback or encouragement—expect nothing back and treat the act as a win.

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

Say aloud: “Uncertainty is possibility”—repeat when you feel tempted to delay starting an unfamiliar task.

Say aloud: “A no is not the end”—repeat it before pitching ideas, asking for help, or seeking resources.

Share one past academic failure and reflect on how it helped your growth as a future entrepreneur.

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

Share your opinion once in a seminar—even if risky, practice speaking with clarity and composure.

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

Ask one curious question during your next lecture—even if unsure, practice engaging with curiosity.

Make one simple request you’ve delayed—ask for guidance, time, or visibility for your idea.

Post a sticky note with: “What if I try—and learn?” near your desk as a reminder when hesitation comes.

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

Write down your toughest rejection so far—note what happened next and what growth it triggered.

Lower the stakes: complete a task badly on purpose—use it as practice to overcome perfectionism.

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

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

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