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What would you do if you wanted to fail at your goal?

By flipping the question, this prompt reveals overlooked risks, blind spots, and unexamined assumptions that could derail your progress.

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An idea behind itInversion PrincipleAsk what would guarantee failure, then avoid it.Read →An idea behind itPre-MortemImagine your plan has already failed. What went wrong?Read →
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