People Handbook
  • đź‘‹Introduction
  • Team
    • Define Ownership Mentality
    • Identify High Performers
    • Maximise Potential
    • Push Beyond Perceived Limits
    • Raise The Bar
  • Feedback
    • Feedback For Ownership
    • Identify Insecure Vibes
    • Positive Behaviour Changes
    • Receive Feedback
  • Challenges
    • Derisk Your Work
    • Develop Healthy Paranoia
    • Learn From Past Experiences
    • Uncover Deeper Intent
  • Communication
    • Avoid Incepting Negative Ideas
    • Share Context
    • Share Right Level Of Detail
    • Trim Unnecessary Backstory
    • Use Accurate Language
    • Use Signposting
  • Discussion
    • Answer The Right Question
    • Disagree And Commit
    • Handle Non Stop Talkers
    • Interrupt Respectfully
  • Stakeholder
    • Get An Enthusiastic Yes
    • Understand Power Dynamics
    • Understand Social Capital
    • Work Requests
  • Strategy
    • Handle Rejections
    • Intellectual Honesty
    • Sharpen Analytical Thinking
    • Sharpen Mental Models
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  • description: A constant filter humming in your mind of what could potentially go wrong and how to shift the odds to a more favorable outcome.
  • Develop Healthy Paranoia
  • đź“š The How
  • ⚖️ Healthy Paranoia vs. Negative Paranoia
  • In Short
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Develop Healthy Paranoia

description: A constant filter humming in your mind of what could potentially go wrong and how to shift the odds to a more favorable outcome.

Develop Healthy Paranoia

“healthy paranoia” is not irrational fear or excessive worry but rather a constructive level of attentiveness. It’s about being proactively aware of potential threats, obstacles, or challenges so that you can prepare for them in advance.

đź“š The How

Embrace a Proactive Mindset

Don't wait for problems to arise; actively seek out potential risks.

Build Muscle Memory

Regularly asking yourself the two key questions can make "healthy paranoia" a subconscious habit.

Learn from Experience

Reflect on past situations where things went wrong and consider how you could have prevented them.

Seek Feedback

Ask trusted friends or colleagues to point out instances where your "insecure vibes" might be hindering you.

⚖️ Healthy Paranoia vs. Negative Paranoia

Healthy Paranoia

Focuses on identifying and mitigating potential risks in a proactive and constructive manner.

Negative Paranoia

Characterized by excessive worry, distrust, and a tendency to assume the worst, without taking action to address concerns.

In Short

Think critically, anticipate issues before they arise, and make decisions that prevent or minimise negative outcomes. It’s a strategic approach to risk management, where cautious optimism is balanced with a realistic awareness of potential setbacks.

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