MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Mindset

Intrinsic Motivation

Spend one hour this week on a passion project—track how it energizes your drive to build.

Share what fuels your idea internally with your team—invite them to share theirs too.

Choose one task and focus on joy and learning instead of results or recognition.

Rework a routine founder task to reflect your strengths or passion—make it feel meaningful.

Speak up for a change you believe in—even if unpopular—let values guide your voice.

Declutter your task list—keep only what aligns with purpose and growth.

Extrinsic Motivation

Share progress on a tough milestone with a mentor—let visibility fuel your follow-through.

Set a measurable target for yourself—hit one milestone today to build self-competition.

Set a reward for hitting a milestone this week—make it tangible and motivating.

Publicly commit to a deliverable with your community—use accountability to stay consistent.

Try a gamified tool for progress—notice how rewards shape your effort.

Ask a mentor for feedback on one thing done well this week—notice how validation feels.

No Fear

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

Make one decision this week without full data—trust instincts and document what unfolds.

Pitch your idea to one new person today—even if it might not land, track your response.

Share a past startup failure openly—frame it as a growth moment with your peers.

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

Ask for something you need but fear to request—support, resources, or an introduction.

Submit something before it’s perfect—focus on contribution over flawlessness.

Start something without knowing the full path—begin now and adjust as you go.

Apply for a stretch program or grant even if you doubt success—focus on courage to try.

Ask one hard question in a startup discussion—even if it feels risky to speak.

Try solving a problem without full research—iterate and learn through action.

Send a message to a founder you admire—acknowledge their impact, even without reply.

Act even when only 80% ready—note what happens when you move before clarity.

Share publicly that you’re exploring a new direction—own uncertainty and show courage.

Volunteer to go first in a pitch or workshop—step into visibility before you feel ready.

Approach an investor or peer for feedback on something unfinished—show progress, not perfection.

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

Share a personal insight or story in your founder group—model vulnerability and note the response.

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