CHAPTER 5

Minimizing Threats and Maximizing Rewards

Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.

—Publilius Syrus

Threats to Self

Besides perception biases, other situational elements can quickly cloud an otherwise clear Outlook and sabotage your success.

Most MTMs will instinctively be perceived as threats. After all, you stand to lose something if they do not go well. Mindfulness of the impact of your MTM helps unravel these threats and their patterns, so you can diminish their control.

Let us better understand threats and how they challenge your Outlook.

Fight, Flee, or Freeze

Organizations have sprung up to train people what to do in an “active shooter” scenario. These sessions teach us that when confronted with a life or death situation, ...

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