FEAR Setting Beat Procrastination by Crushing your FEARS 2020

fear setting

Beat Procrastination By
Crushing Your Fears

We tend to put things off because we fear the potential pain
that taking action brings with it. However, as you know 'there

is no gain without pain'.

Take action like a Stoic and beat procrastination by placing
your fears out in the open in an objective light. See your fears

diminish in front of your eyes as you discover the power of
FEAR Setting. Simply follow the step-by-step guide to outline

what action you are putting off and let the scales decide. If
your 'gain point' out-weighs your 'pain-point' you should take
the action swiftly and decisively. If you have more pain, then

your fears were well-founded.

Go on! Give it a try! What are you scared of?

fear setting

Beat Procrastination By
Crushing Your Fears

by Martyn Kenneth

FEAR SETTING
Beat Procrastination By Crushing Your Fears

Copyright © 2020 Martyn Kenneth
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner
whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief

quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

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About this bookBeat Procrastination by Crushing Your Fears

This practical workbook was inspired by the TED talk by
Tim Ferriss and the writings of Seneca. It lays out a logical
step-by-step method for making the difficult decisions in
life by considering 'the worst case' scenarios first and
working back from there. This book also lets you focus on
the 'status quo' by providing room for you to see the
hidden costs of inaction.
The key to this workbook, though, is in the 'GAIN' and
"PAIN' points that allow you to make decisions as
objectively as possible. At the left-end of both Pain and
Gain scales there is 'minimal impact' that is short-term
and reversible - the Pain or Gain does not last long and
you will get over it quickly. At the right-end there is long-
lasting maximum impact that is irreversible - the effects,
both positive or negative, will be with you for a lifetime.
By pitting your 'Pain' against your 'Gain' and letting the
scales determine your decision you are essentially
removing your subjectivity and fear from the decision
making process and going with the actions that, however
scary, will lead you to a better, more prosperous future.

About the author

Martyn Kenneth is an educator who is always seeking to
make life simpler while increasing the probability that
action will be taken by his students. He creates tools that
allow this to happen. A natural design thinker: logical and
practical, deep and collected he takes ideas from
successful individuals and turns them into worksheets,
books and activities. He is also a natural storyteller and an
authentically genuine person trying to do his best with his
lot. He has been 'scared' many times over and has learned
that (as Seneca said) things are never as bad as first
imagined.

We suffer more often in imagination
than in reality

We should project our thoughts
ahead of us at every turn and have in

mind every possible eventuality
instead of only the usual course of
events... Rehearse them in your mind:
exile, torture, war, shipwreck. All
the terms of our human lot should be

before our eyes.
- seneca -

Everyone faces up more bravely to a
thing for which he has long prepared

himself, sufferings, even, being
withstood if they have been trained

for in advance. Those who are
unprepared, on the other hand, are

panic-stricken by the most
insignificant happenings.

- Seneca -

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

8 steps of fear setting
Beat Procrastination by Crushing Your Fears
1-3 define, prevent, repair
List all the worst possible outcomes, what you could do to prevent
them and what could be done to repair them if they happen.
4. pain points
Enter a PAIN point on a scale of 0 to 10.
5. benefits of attempt

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6. cost of inaction

Outline what your life might look like if you avoid taking the action or
decision.

7. gain points

Enter a GAIN point on a scale of 0 to 10.

8. decision time

Enter the PAIN points and the GAIN points onto the scales. The highest
number should determine the decision you make.

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20Beat Procrastination by Crushing Your Fears

decisions

for

2020

WE SUFFER MORE OFTEN IN
IMAGINATION THAN IN REALITY.

~ Seneca ~

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

The decision or action
i am considering:

Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion

Date

1

1

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

What if i ............?
(Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion)
What are the
step 1 Definition worst things that

could possibly
happen?

43521Describe the worst things that could possibly happen if you take the action.
step 2 Prevention How could I
What could you do to prevent each of the worst things (Step 1) from prevent the
worst from
happening?

43521happening OR how could you decrease the likelihood of them happening?
step 3 Repair Could I fix things
if the worst case

scenario
happens?
43521If the WORST case happens (Step 1) - What can I do to repair the damage?
Q . yes ----- noHas anyone else in the history of time figured this out before you?

step 4 Pain Scale Long term
lasting benefits
(10) or short
term pain (1)?

Consider your responses to steps 1 to 3. Now give the action or decision a PAIN
point. Circle one number then put the number in the Pain Points box below.

Minimal, short Maximum long
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10term impact -
reversable irreversible

2 PAIN Points

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!
step 5 PossibleBenefits
- Increase confidence
- Develop skills
- Improve grades
- Make friends
List all the possible benefits of an attempt or partial success of the action you are considering

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step 6 CostofInaction What will inaction
cost me, and those
around me?

If I avoid taking this decision (INACTION) - What will my life look like in ...?

6months|12months|18months|3years
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Minimal, short Maximum long
term impact -
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10reversable irreversible

Gain Points

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choices
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decision decision

"There is a cost Y
E
ON to status quo" S

Pain Points Gain Points 3

"Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life" - Jerzy Gregorek

NO MAN WAS EVER WISE BY CHANCE
~ Seneca ~

4

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

Thei dameccisoinosnidoerraicntgion

Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion

Date

2

5

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

What if i ............?
(Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion)
What are the
step 1 Definition worst things that

could possibly
happen?

43521Describe the worst things that could possibly happen if you take the action.
step 2 Prevention How could I
What could you do to prevent each of the worst things (Step 1) from prevent the
worst from
happening?

43521happening OR how could you decrease the likelihood of them happening?
step 3 Repair Could I fix things
if the worst case

scenario
happens?
43521If the WORST case happens (Step 1) - What can I do to repair the damage?
Q . yes ----- noHas anyone else in the history of time figured this out before you?

step 4 Pain Scale Long term
lasting benefits
(10) or short
term pain (1)?

Consider your responses to steps 1 to 3. Now give the action or decision a PAIN
point. Circle one number then put the number in the Pain Points box below.

Minimal, short Maximum long
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10term impact -
reversable irreversible

6 PAIN Points

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!
step 5 PossibleBenefits
- Increase confidence
- Develop skills
- Improve grades
- Make friends
List all the possible benefits of an attempt or partial success of the action you are considering

htlaeh latnem & lacisyhP 6months|12months|18months|3years ecnanif & spihsnoitaler

step 6 CostofInaction What will inaction
cost me, and those
around me?

If I avoid taking this decision (INACTION) - What will my life look like in ...?

6months|12months|18months|3years
htlaeh latnem & lacisyhP ecnanif & spihsnoitaler

step 7 Gain Scale lat(es1Lrt0imon)ngopgrbatiseenhnrom(e1rf)it?ts

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Minimal, short Maximum long
term impact -
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10reversable irreversible

Gain Points

step 8 decision time Sometimes you
unneceodmtfoomrtaakbele

choices
Enter your Gain and Pdaienteprominintsebyeoluorwd. eTchiesisoind.eGwoiothd tluhcekh!ighest number should

Make the Decision Time! Make the
decision decision

"There is a cost Y
E
ON to status quo" S

Pain Points Gain Points 7

"Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life" - Jerzy Gregorek

WHILE WE ARE POSTPONING, LIFE
SPEEDS BY
~ Seneca ~

8

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

Thei dameccisoinosnidoerraicntgion

Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion

Date

3

9

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

What if i ............?
(Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion)
What are the
step 1 Definition worst things that

could possibly
happen?

43521Describe the worst things that could possibly happen if you take the action.
step 2 Prevention How could I
What could you do to prevent each of the worst things (Step 1) from prevent the
worst from
happening?

43521happening OR how could you decrease the likelihood of them happening?
step 3 Repair Could I fix things
if the worst case

scenario
happens?
43521If the WORST case happens (Step 1) - What can I do to repair the damage?
Q . yes ----- noHas anyone else in the history of time figured this out before you?

step 4 Pain Scale Long term
lasting benefits
(10) or short
term pain (1)?

Consider your responses to steps 1 to 3. Now give the action or decision a PAIN
point. Circle one number then put the number in the Pain Points box below.

Minimal, short Maximum long
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10term impact -
reversable irreversible

10 PAIN Points

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!
step 5 PossibleBenefits
- Increase confidence
- Develop skills
- Improve grades
- Make friends
List all the possible benefits of an attempt or partial success of the action you are considering

htlaeh latnem & lacisyhP 6months|12months|18months|3years ecnanif & spihsnoitaler

step 6 CostofInaction What will inaction
cost me, and those
around me?

If I avoid taking this decision (INACTION) - What will my life look like in ...?

6months|12months|18months|3years
htlaeh latnem & lacisyhP ecnanif & spihsnoitaler

step 7 Gain Scale lat(es1Lrt0imon)ngopgrbatiseenhnrom(e1rf)it?ts

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Minimal, short Maximum long
term impact -
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10reversable irreversible

Gain Points

step 8 decision time Sometimes you
unneceodmtfoomrtaakbele

choices
Enter your Gain and Pdaienteprominintsebyeoluorwd. eTchiesisoind.eGwoiothd tluhcekh!ighest number should

Make the Decision Time! Make the
decision decision

"There is a cost Y
E
ON to status quo" S

Pain Points Gain Points 11

"Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life" - Jerzy Gregorek

LUCK IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN
PREPARATION MEETS OPPORTUNITY

~ Seneca ~

12

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

Thei dameccisoinosnidoerraicntgion

Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion

Date

4

13

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

What if i ............?
(Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion)
What are the
step 1 Definition worst things that

could possibly
happen?

43521Describe the worst things that could possibly happen if you take the action.
step 2 Prevention How could I
What could you do to prevent each of the worst things (Step 1) from prevent the
worst from
happening?

43521happening OR how could you decrease the likelihood of them happening?
step 3 Repair Could I fix things
if the worst case

scenario
happens?
43521If the WORST case happens (Step 1) - What can I do to repair the damage?
Q . yes ----- noHas anyone else in the history of time figured this out before you?

step 4 Pain Scale Long term
lasting benefits
(10) or short
term pain (1)?

Consider your responses to steps 1 to 3. Now give the action or decision a PAIN
point. Circle one number then put the number in the Pain Points box below.

Minimal, short Maximum long
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10term impact -
reversable irreversible

14 PAIN Points

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!
step 5 PossibleBenefits
- Increase confidence
- Develop skills
- Improve grades
- Make friends
List all the possible benefits of an attempt or partial success of the action you are considering

htlaeh latnem & lacisyhP 6months|12months|18months|3years ecnanif & spihsnoitaler

step 6 CostofInaction What will inaction
cost me, and those
around me?

If I avoid taking this decision (INACTION) - What will my life look like in ...?

6months|12months|18months|3years
htlaeh latnem & lacisyhP ecnanif & spihsnoitaler

step 7 Gain Scale lat(es1Lrt0imon)ngopgrbatiseenhnrom(e1rf)it?ts

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Minimal, short Maximum long
term impact -
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10reversable irreversible

Gain Points

step 8 decision time Sometimes you
unneceodmtfoomrtaakbele

choices
Enter your Gain and Pdaienteprominintsebyeoluorwd. eTchiesisoind.eGwoiothd tluhcekh!ighest number should

Make the Decision Time! Make the
decision decision

"There is a cost Y
E
ON to status quo" S

Pain Points Gain Points 15

"Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life" - Jerzy Gregorek

IF A MAN KNOWS NOT TO WHICH
PORT HE SAILS, NO WIND IS
FAVORABLE
~ Seneca ~

16

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

Thei dameccisoinosnidoerraicntgion

Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion

Date

5

17

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

What if i ............?
(Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion)
What are the
step 1 Definition worst things that

could possibly
happen?

43521Describe the worst things that could possibly happen if you take the action.
step 2 Prevention How could I
What could you do to prevent each of the worst things (Step 1) from prevent the
worst from
happening?

43521happening OR how could you decrease the likelihood of them happening?
step 3 Repair Could I fix things
if the worst case

scenario
happens?
43521If the WORST case happens (Step 1) - What can I do to repair the damage?
Q . yes ----- noHas anyone else in the history of time figured this out before you?

step 4 Pain Scale Long term
lasting benefits
(10) or short
term pain (1)?

Consider your responses to steps 1 to 3. Now give the action or decision a PAIN
point. Circle one number then put the number in the Pain Points box below.

Minimal, short Maximum long
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10term impact -
reversable irreversible

18 PAIN Points

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!
step 5 PossibleBenefits
- Increase confidence
- Develop skills
- Improve grades
- Make friends
List all the possible benefits of an attempt or partial success of the action you are considering

htlaeh latnem & lacisyhP 6months|12months|18months|3years ecnanif & spihsnoitaler

step 6 CostofInaction What will inaction
cost me, and those
around me?

If I avoid taking this decision (INACTION) - What will my life look like in ...?

6months|12months|18months|3years
htlaeh latnem & lacisyhP ecnanif & spihsnoitaler

step 7 Gain Scale lat(es1Lrt0imon)ngopgrbatiseenhnrom(e1rf)it?ts

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Minimal, short Maximum long
term impact -
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10reversable irreversible

Gain Points

step 8 decision time Sometimes you
unneceodmtfoomrtaakbele

choices
Enter your Gain and Pdaienteprominintsebyeoluorwd. eTchiesisoind.eGwoiothd tluhcekh!ighest number should

Make the Decision Time! Make the
decision decision

"There is a cost Y
E
ON to status quo" S

Pain Points Gain Points 19

"Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life" - Jerzy Gregorek

IT IS A ROUGH ROAD THAT LEADS TO
THE HEIGHTS OF GREATNESS
~ Seneca ~

20

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

Thei dameccisoinosnidoerraicntgion

Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion

Date

6

21

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

What if i ............?
(Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion)
What are the
step 1 Definition worst things that

could possibly
happen?

43521Describe the worst things that could possibly happen if you take the action.
step 2 Prevention How could I
What could you do to prevent each of the worst things (Step 1) from prevent the
worst from
happening?

43521happening OR how could you decrease the likelihood of them happening?
step 3 Repair Could I fix things
if the worst case

scenario
happens?
43521If the WORST case happens (Step 1) - What can I do to repair the damage?
Q . yes ----- noHas anyone else in the history of time figured this out before you?

step 4 Pain Scale Long term
lasting benefits
(10) or short
term pain (1)?

Consider your responses to steps 1 to 3. Now give the action or decision a PAIN
point. Circle one number then put the number in the Pain Points box below.

Minimal, short Maximum long
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10term impact -
reversable irreversible

22 PAIN Points

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!
step 5 PossibleBenefits
- Increase confidence
- Develop skills
- Improve grades
- Make friends
List all the possible benefits of an attempt or partial success of the action you are considering

htlaeh latnem & lacisyhP 6months|12months|18months|3years ecnanif & spihsnoitaler

step 6 CostofInaction What will inaction
cost me, and those
around me?

If I avoid taking this decision (INACTION) - What will my life look like in ...?

6months|12months|18months|3years
htlaeh latnem & lacisyhP ecnanif & spihsnoitaler

step 7 Gain Scale lat(es1Lrt0imon)ngopgrbatiseenhnrom(e1rf)it?ts

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Minimal, short Maximum long
term impact -
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10reversable irreversible

Gain Points

step 8 decision time Sometimes you
unneceodmtfoomrtaakbele

choices
Enter your Gain and Pdaienteprominintsebyeoluorwd. eTchiesisoind.eGwoiothd tluhcekh!ighest number should

Make the Decision Time! Make the
decision decision

"There is a cost Y
E
ON to status quo" S

Pain Points Gain Points 23

"Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life" - Jerzy Gregorek

WHATEVER CAN HAPPEN AT ANY
TIME CAN HAPPEN TODAY
~ Seneca ~

24

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

Thei dameccisoinosnidoerraicntgion

Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion

Date

7

25

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

What if i ............?
(Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion)
What are the
step 1 Definition worst things that

could possibly
happen?

43521Describe the worst things that could possibly happen if you take the action.
step 2 Prevention How could I
What could you do to prevent each of the worst things (Step 1) from prevent the
worst from
happening?

43521happening OR how could you decrease the likelihood of them happening?
step 3 Repair Could I fix things
if the worst case

scenario
happens?
43521If the WORST case happens (Step 1) - What can I do to repair the damage?
Q . yes ----- noHas anyone else in the history of time figured this out before you?

step 4 Pain Scale Long term
lasting benefits
(10) or short
term pain (1)?

Consider your responses to steps 1 to 3. Now give the action or decision a PAIN
point. Circle one number then put the number in the Pain Points box below.

Minimal, short Maximum long
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10term impact -
reversable irreversible

26 PAIN Points

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!
step 5 PossibleBenefits
- Increase confidence
- Develop skills
- Improve grades
- Make friends
List all the possible benefits of an attempt or partial success of the action you are considering

htlaeh latnem & lacisyhP 6months|12months|18months|3years ecnanif & spihsnoitaler

step 6 CostofInaction What will inaction
cost me, and those
around me?

If I avoid taking this decision (INACTION) - What will my life look like in ...?

6months|12months|18months|3years
htlaeh latnem & lacisyhP ecnanif & spihsnoitaler

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Minimal, short Maximum long
term impact -
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10reversable irreversible

Gain Points

step 8 decision time Sometimes you
unneceodmtfoomrtaakbele

choices
Enter your Gain and Pdaienteprominintsebyeoluorwd. eTchiesisoind.eGwoiothd tluhcekh!ighest number should

Make the Decision Time! Make the
decision decision

"There is a cost Y
E
ON to status quo" S

Pain Points Gain Points 27

"Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life" - Jerzy Gregorek

EACH DAY ACQUIRE SOMETHING
THAT WILL FORTIFY YOU AGAINST
POVERTY, AGAINST DEATH, INDEED
AGAINST OTHER MISFORTUNES AS
WELL; AND AFTER YOU HAVE RUN
OVER MANY THOUGHTS, SELECT ONE
TO BE THOROUGHLY DIGESTED THAT

DAY
~ Seneca ~

28

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

Thei dameccisoinosnidoerraicntgion

Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion

Date

8

29

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

What if i ............?
(Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion)
What are the
step 1 Definition worst things that

could possibly
happen?

43521Describe the worst things that could possibly happen if you take the action.
step 2 Prevention How could I
What could you do to prevent each of the worst things (Step 1) from prevent the
worst from
happening?

43521happening OR how could you decrease the likelihood of them happening?
step 3 Repair Could I fix things
if the worst case

scenario
happens?
43521If the WORST case happens (Step 1) - What can I do to repair the damage?
Q . yes ----- noHas anyone else in the history of time figured this out before you?

step 4 Pain Scale Long term
lasting benefits
(10) or short
term pain (1)?

Consider your responses to steps 1 to 3. Now give the action or decision a PAIN
point. Circle one number then put the number in the Pain Points box below.

Minimal, short Maximum long
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10term impact -
reversable irreversible

30 PAIN Points

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!
step 5 PossibleBenefits
- Increase confidence
- Develop skills
- Improve grades
- Make friends
List all the possible benefits of an attempt or partial success of the action you are considering

htlaeh latnem & lacisyhP 6months|12months|18months|3years ecnanif & spihsnoitaler

step 6 CostofInaction What will inaction
cost me, and those
around me?

If I avoid taking this decision (INACTION) - What will my life look like in ...?

6months|12months|18months|3years
htlaeh latnem & lacisyhP ecnanif & spihsnoitaler

step 7 Gain Scale lat(es1Lrt0imon)ngopgrbatiseenhnrom(e1rf)it?ts

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Minimal, short Maximum long
term impact -
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10reversable irreversible

Gain Points

step 8 decision time Sometimes you
unneceodmtfoomrtaakbele

choices
Enter your Gain and Pdaienteprominintsebyeoluorwd. eTchiesisoind.eGwoiothd tluhcekh!ighest number should

Make the Decision Time! Make the
decision decision

"There is a cost Y
E
ON to status quo" S

Pain Points Gain Points 31

"Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life" - Jerzy Gregorek

THE DIFFICULTY COMES FROM OUR
LACK OF CONFIDENCE
~ Seneca ~

32

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

Thei dameccisoinosnidoerraicntgion

Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion

Date

9

33

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

What if i ............?
(Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion)
What are the
step 1 Definition worst things that

could possibly
happen?

43521Describe the worst things that could possibly happen if you take the action.
step 2 Prevention How could I
What could you do to prevent each of the worst things (Step 1) from prevent the
worst from
happening?

43521happening OR how could you decrease the likelihood of them happening?
step 3 Repair Could I fix things
if the worst case

scenario
happens?
43521If the WORST case happens (Step 1) - What can I do to repair the damage?
Q . yes ----- noHas anyone else in the history of time figured this out before you?

step 4 Pain Scale Long term
lasting benefits
(10) or short
term pain (1)?

Consider your responses to steps 1 to 3. Now give the action or decision a PAIN
point. Circle one number then put the number in the Pain Points box below.

Minimal, short Maximum long
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10term impact -
reversable irreversible

34 PAIN Points

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!
step 5 PossibleBenefits
- Increase confidence
- Develop skills
- Improve grades
- Make friends
List all the possible benefits of an attempt or partial success of the action you are considering

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step 6 CostofInaction What will inaction
cost me, and those
around me?

If I avoid taking this decision (INACTION) - What will my life look like in ...?

6months|12months|18months|3years
htlaeh latnem & lacisyhP ecnanif & spihsnoitaler

step 7 Gain Scale lat(es1Lrt0imon)ngopgrbatiseenhnrom(e1rf)it?ts

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Minimal, short Maximum long
term impact -
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10reversable irreversible

Gain Points

step 8 decision time Sometimes you
unneceodmtfoomrtaakbele

choices
Enter your Gain and Pdaienteprominintsebyeoluorwd. eTchiesisoind.eGwoiothd tluhcekh!ighest number should

Make the Decision Time! Make the
decision decision

"There is a cost Y
E
ON to status quo" S

Pain Points Gain Points 35

"Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life" - Jerzy Gregorek

HE THAT DOES GOOD TO ANOTHER
DOES GOOD ALSO TO HIMSELF
~ Seneca ~

36

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

Thei dameccisoinosnidoerraicntgion

Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion

Date

10

37

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

What if i ............?
(Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion)
What are the
step 1 Definition worst things that

could possibly
happen?

43521Describe the worst things that could possibly happen if you take the action.
step 2 Prevention How could I
What could you do to prevent each of the worst things (Step 1) from prevent the
worst from
happening?

43521happening OR how could you decrease the likelihood of them happening?
step 3 Repair Could I fix things
if the worst case

scenario
happens?
43521If the WORST case happens (Step 1) - What can I do to repair the damage?
Q . yes ----- noHas anyone else in the history of time figured this out before you?

step 4 Pain Scale Long term
lasting benefits
(10) or short
term pain (1)?

Consider your responses to steps 1 to 3. Now give the action or decision a PAIN
point. Circle one number then put the number in the Pain Points box below.

Minimal, short Maximum long
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10term impact -
reversable irreversible

38 PAIN Points

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!
step 5 PossibleBenefits
- Increase confidence
- Develop skills
- Improve grades
- Make friends
List all the possible benefits of an attempt or partial success of the action you are considering

htlaeh latnem & lacisyhP 6months|12months|18months|3years ecnanif & spihsnoitaler

step 6 CostofInaction What will inaction
cost me, and those
around me?

If I avoid taking this decision (INACTION) - What will my life look like in ...?

6months|12months|18months|3years
htlaeh latnem & lacisyhP ecnanif & spihsnoitaler

step 7 Gain Scale lat(es1Lrt0imon)ngopgrbatiseenhnrom(e1rf)it?ts

Coynosuidtaekr eyothuerarcetsipoonn. Cseirsctloesotneepsn5um& b6e. Nr tohwengipvuetththeeanctuimonboerr dinecthiseioGnaainGPAoIiNntpsobionxt fboerlofowr.if

Minimal, short Maximum long
term impact -
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10reversable irreversible

Gain Points

step 8 decision time Sometimes you
unneceodmtfoomrtaakbele

choices
Enter your Gain and Pdaienteprominintsebyeoluorwd. eTchiesisoind.eGwoiothd tluhcekh!ighest number should

Make the Decision Time! Make the
decision decision

"There is a cost Y
E
ON to status quo" S

Pain Points Gain Points 39

"Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life" - Jerzy Gregorek

THERE ARE MORE THINGS TO ALARM
US THAN TO HARM US, AND WE
SUFFER MORE OFTEN IN
APPREHENSION THAN REALITY
~ Seneca ~

40

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

Thei dameccisoinosnidoerraicntgion

Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion

Date

11

41

Goals pull you, fears PUSH you toward your future!

What if i ............?
(Start a project, end a relationship, ask for a promotion)
What are the
step 1 Definition worst things that

could possibly
happen?

43521Describe the worst things that could possibly happen if you take the action.
step 2 Prevention How could I
What could you do to prevent each of the worst things (Step 1) from prevent the
worst from
happening?

43521happening OR how could you decrease the likelihood of them happening?
step 3 Repair Could I fix things
if the worst case

scenario
happens?
43521If the WORST case happens (Step 1) - What can I do to repair the damage?
Q . yes ----- noHas anyone else in the history of time figured this out before you?

step 4 Pain Scale Long term
lasting benefits
(10) or short
term pain (1)?

Consider your responses to steps 1 to 3. Now give the action or decision a PAIN
point. Circle one number then put the number in the Pain Points box below.

Minimal, short Maximum long
lasting impact -
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10term impact -
reversable irreversible

42 PAIN Points