Tim Ferriss Fear-Setting
emotional · medium · 30-60 min per exercise
What is Tim Ferriss Fear-Setting?
Structured exercise for overcoming fear and paralysis. Instead of goal-setting, you define the worst case in detail, preventions, and repair plans. Reveals that inaction is usually the biggest risk.
Is there evidence for it?
EVIDENCEmoderate
How do you do Tim Ferriss Fear-Setting?
- 1.Write down the change you're afraid to make
- 2.Define: What are the absolute worst things that could happen? (be specific, be paranoid)
- 3.Prevent: For each worst case, what could you do to prevent it or reduce likelihood?
- 4.Repair: If the worst happens, what would you do to get back to baseline?
- 5.Benefits: What are the benefits of a partial success? What is the cost of inaction in 6-12 months?
How long does it take?
30-60 min per exercise.
Is it hard to start?
medium.
Source: Tim Ferriss (TED talk, The 4-Hour Workweek)
emotional · career · motivation · anxiety · confidence
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