Fear-Setting Worksheet – Tim Ferriss (with Step-by-Step Instructions)

Fear-Setting Worksheet – Inspired by Tim Ferriss

Conquer Fear. Make Bold Decisions. Design Your Life.

Take control of your decision-making with this powerful, printable and fillable worksheet based on the “Fear-Setting” exercise popularized by bestselling author and entrepreneur Tim Ferriss. Unlike goal-setting, fear-setting helps you move past doubt and procrastination by defining your fears, taking ownership of your response, and gaining clarity on what’s really at stake.

What You'll Gain:

• Understand and manage the fears holding you back
• Identify actionable ways to prevent or recover from failure
• Discover hidden benefits of taking bold steps
• Visualize the long-term cost of inaction
• Make confident, clear decisions under uncertainty

Perfect For:

• Entrepreneurs & freelancers
• Career changers & creatives
• Students, professionals, and life designers
• Anyone facing a difficult or high-stakes decision

Why It Works:

Fear-Setting flips the mindset from “What if it all goes wrong?” to “What if I do nothing?” This proven framework helps you reduce anxiety, weigh decisions logically, and move forward with confidence.

Use it monthly, quarterly, or whenever you feel stuck — it’s a mindset reset you can return to again and again.