Up: [[The In-Between Times]] Related: [[Questioning]] Created: 2024-01-29 - What would I try if I knew I could not fail? This allows you to consider a wider range of ideas. - What’s the worst that could happen? This forces you to recognize that many fears are illusions. - If I did fail, what would be the likely causes? This is called a ‘premortem’. It helps you figure out what pitfalls to avoid. - How would I recover from that failure? This lets you make a plan, which I always find reassuring. - What if I succeed — what would that look like? This lets you visualize success, which is both inspiring and makes clear the details that you can work into your plan. - What’s a baby step I could take? This reminds me of Nick’s tiny tests. > [!User] Warren Berger in *The Book of Beautiful Questions*