MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Mindset

Psychological Resilience

Observe when focus wavers after tough feedback—what sparked it, and how long did recovery take?

Watch how peers reset after launches flop—what signals mark their shift back into resilience?

Track self-talk in real time during setbacks—is it constructive, neutral, or harshly critical?

Monitor your first response to frustration this week—reactive, avoidant, or adaptive in approach?

Notice how seasoned entrepreneurs handle setbacks—do they re-center quickly or let mood set the tone?

Track how long you take to refocus after bad news—what helped you pivot faster this time?

Emotional Resilience

Track when you feel emotionally off-balance after pitches—what happened and what response followed?

Observe someone composed during tense negotiations—what behaviors signal steady self-regulation?

Notice how quickly you recover from harsh critique—what helps or hinders the emotional reset?

Pay attention to team emotional dynamics—what moments shift the energy, and how do people respond?

Catch early signs of emotional overload—physical cues, mental loops, urgency—pause and document them.

Track how teammates respond to your emotional tone—what is mirrored in their faces or posture?

Physical Resilience

Track when your physical energy dips during build days—what typically precedes and follows those moments?

Notice your breathing during investor Q&A—shallow or fast; shift consciously and note the response.

Observe how your energy shows up in long sprints—do you sit upright or slump when you’re tired?

Watch other founders’ body language late day—how do high-energy builders maintain presence?

Check your physical state before big decisions—are you rested, clear-headed, and focused enough?

Notice the link between stacked calls and tension—track patterns in neck, shoulders, or jaw.

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