1366: Redefining Risk: On Disaster, Pre-Mortems, and Making Ideas Happen by Chris Guillebeau on Creativity
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 1366:\nChris 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.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/redefining-risk/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"It helps to raise the stakes by asking, 'How will this end in disaster?'"\n"If we\u2019re worried about money, we can establish an emergency fund."\n"This exercise forces us to bring the real problems to the surface, and then get serious about preventing them from actually taking place."\nEpisode references:\nThe $100 StartUp: https://www.amazon.com/100-Startup-Reinvent-Living-Create/dp/0307951529\nThe Money Tree: https://www.amazon.com/Money-Tree-Finding-Fortune-Backyard/dp/0593188713\nThe Art of Non-Conformity: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Non-Conformity-Chris-Guillebeau/dp/0399536108\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices