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.

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.

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.

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