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1366: Redefining Risk: On Disaster, Pre-Mortems, and Making Ideas Happen by Chris Guillebeau on Creativity

Jun 27, 2024

Chris Guillebeau challenges conventional views of risk in careers by introducing pre-mortems. He blends creativity with strategic planning to increase confidence. The podcast discusses proactive identification of potential disasters in independent careers and large events, offering practical steps to tackle challenges.

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Chris Guillebeau

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Quick takeaways

Redefining risk in careers involves pre-mortems to prevent disasters and boost confidence.

Strategic planning using pre-mortems can identify and address potential issues in independent careers and events.

Deep dives

Redefining Risk and Career Narratives

The podcast episode discusses the traditional narratives of risk and career choices faced by entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals. The first narrative implies that working for oneself is risky and uncertain, often advised against by well-meaning acquaintances. The second narrative suggests that taking risks and leaping into entrepreneurship without fear is the only way to achieve independence. The podcast explores the concept of redefining risk in career decisions, highlighting a need for a middle ground between these extremes for individuals seeking independence without aggressive risk-taking tendencies.

Intro

4min

Exploring Disaster Pre-Mortems and Solutions for Various Concerns

2min

Analyzing Risks and Preparing for Disasters at an Event

3min

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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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