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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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