MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Mindset

Psychological Resilience

Ask a co-founder how you react under pressure—what patterns do they see that you miss?

Share how you mentally bounce back after rejection—invite startup peers to share routines.

Ask a co-founder: “What’s one thing I do well when things go wrong?”—note the repeated theme.

Ask a mentor to review how you handled a tough setback—what did they notice in your resilience?

In your next check-in, ask for feedback on how your calmness shows during stressful times.

Invite peers to describe your resilience in three words—note what surprises you.

Emotional Resilience

Ask a peer founder how you show emotion when stressed—what impression does it leave?

Share a debrief of a stressful pitch—what did you feel, and how did you regulate it?

Ask for feedback on your emotional tone during pitches—do others see calm, panic, or drift?

Invite a teammate to observe you under stress—ask for one example of when you stayed calm.

Reflect with a peer on how composure influenced a pitch outcome—what impact did it have?

Discuss emotional triggers with another founder—what do you each notice, and how do you manage them?

Physical Resilience

Ask another founder what physical routines sustain their energy—test one tip this week.

Share your quick energy reset with a peer founder—ask them to exchange one of theirs with you.

Invite a peer to join you on a walk-and-talk brainstorm—notice the energy difference.

Ask a peer founder if they’ve noticed when you seem physically drained—what do they observe?

Ask your team to share early signs of burnout—compare physical cues they notice first.

Swap low-energy day tactics with a peer—what routines keep them resilient in startup life?

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