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1366: Redefining Risk: On Disaster, Pre-Mortems, and Making Ideas Happen by Chris Guillebeau on Creativity
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Episode 1366:
Chris Guillebeau challenges the conventional views of risk in careers by introducing the concept of pre-mortems identifying potential problems in advance to prevent them. By blending creativity and strategic planning, he provides practical steps to increase confidence and ensure smoother outcomes in both independent careers and large events like the World Domination Summit.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/redefining-risk/
Quotes to ponder:
"It helps to raise the stakes by asking, 'How will this end in disaster?'"
"If we’re worried about money, we can establish an emergency fund."
"This exercise forces us to bring the real problems to the surface, and then get serious about preventing them from actually taking place."
Episode references:
The $100 StartUp: https://www.amazon.com/100-Startup-Reinvent-Living-Create/dp/0307951529
The Money Tree: https://www.amazon.com/Money-Tree-Finding-Fortune-Backyard/dp/0593188713
The Art of Non-Conformity: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Non-Conformity-Chris-Guillebeau/dp/0399536108
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1366: Redefining Risk: On Disaster, Pre-Mortems, and Making Ideas Happen by Chris Guillebeau on Creativity
Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity & Entrepreneurship
Manage episode 425855505 series 1318600
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 1366:
Chris Guillebeau challenges the conventional views of risk in careers by introducing the concept of pre-mortems identifying potential problems in advance to prevent them. By blending creativity and strategic planning, he provides practical steps to increase confidence and ensure smoother outcomes in both independent careers and large events like the World Domination Summit.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/redefining-risk/
Quotes to ponder:
"It helps to raise the stakes by asking, 'How will this end in disaster?'"
"If we’re worried about money, we can establish an emergency fund."
"This exercise forces us to bring the real problems to the surface, and then get serious about preventing them from actually taking place."
Episode references:
The $100 StartUp: https://www.amazon.com/100-Startup-Reinvent-Living-Create/dp/0307951529
The Money Tree: https://www.amazon.com/Money-Tree-Finding-Fortune-Backyard/dp/0593188713
The Art of Non-Conformity: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Non-Conformity-Chris-Guillebeau/dp/0399536108
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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