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“The dangers of life are infinite and among them is safety.”
-Goethe
RISK IT!
HOW EXPATS CAN BUILD A MORE
SATISFYING LIFE ABROAD
The webinar will be starting soon……..
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YOUR HOSTS
Lindsay McMahon
English and Culture
Norman VissEveryday Expat Support Center
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What are some risks that expatriates might take? What does risk mean to you?
How does risk-taking differ across cultures?
How can we use risk-taking strategies to make life abroad more satisfying?
TODAY’S WEBINARBROUGHT TO YOU BY EXPAT EVERYDAY SUPPORT CENTER
SPECIAL GUEST: L INDSAY MCMAHON
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The possibility of suffering harm or loss, danger
(The Free Dictionary)
RISK
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The amygdala is the center of fear, emotion and decision making, fight or flight response
Adrenaline is released to create alertness to respond to emergencies
We fear judgment by others and our own judgment of ourselves
WHERE DO WE EXPERIENCE FEAR OF TAKING RISKS?
Fields (2011)
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EXPATS HAVE A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY AND A CHOICE
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Survey results will be emailed to all attendees.
WHAT IS RISK-TAKING FOR YOU?__________
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70.4% of survey respondents said that expat life is more risky than non-expat life.
HOW RISKY IS EXPAT LIFE COMPARED WITH NON-EXPAT LIFE?
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COMMON RISKS FOR THE EXPAT COMMUNITY
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Change in cultureStarting a
business abroadOne spouse
giving up careerInteracting with
localsBuying a house
Going from familiar to unfamiliar
Giving birth abroadNot knowing the
languageChoosing to live in
a local neighborhood, not with other expats
RISKS THAT YOU HAVE TAKEN AS AN EXPAT
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Individual characteristics
Regional differences Local economy Religion Different interpretation of risk (financial risk, risk of losing face, risk of losing status)
HOW IS RISK- TAKING DIFFERENT ACROSS CULTURES?
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US Britain Spain France Germany0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80Percentage that agree
Do you agree or disagree?
Where do you think your culture would fal l on this chart?
Pew Research Center, Global Att i tudes Project , Nov 17, 2011.
SUCCESS IN LIFE IS DETERMINED BY FORCES OUTSIDE OUR CONTROL__________
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“Nothing ventured, nothing gained.”
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”
“We have nothing to fear but fear itself.”
RISK TAKING IN THE UNITED STATES
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“Lean into uncertainty.”
Move toward risks.
Fields (2011)
YOUR GOAL__________
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HOW CAN YOU LEAN INTO UNCERTAINTY?
10 WAYS TO TAKE MORE RISKS IN YOUR LIFE ABROAD
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What risks have you taken in the past?
Articulate them.
Reflect on them.
Blanke (2004)
“OWN” YOUR PREVIOUS RISKS__________
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42.4
15.23
39.4
I am now able to take more risksI now want to take less riskWhat is risk?It hasn't changed at all
HOW HAS YOUR WILLINGNESS TO TAKE RISKS CHANGED SINCE YOU BECAME AN
EXPAT?
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Imagine the worst thing that could happen if you took the risk.
Make it realistic.
What would you do if you took the risk and failed?
Fields (2011)
“GO TO ZERO”__________
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Don’t put yourself in a box.
Don’t say “I am not the type to_____.”
Blanke (2004)
DON’T TYPECAST YOURSELF___________
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Who inspires you?
What risks have they taken?
Read their books and their blogs.
DESIGNATE YOUR HEROES__________
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How and when is it holding you back?
GET TO KNOW YOUR INNER CRITIC________
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Procrastinationis not always about laziness.
It is oftenabout fear of taking risks.
NOTICE WHEN YOU PROCRASTINATE______________
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What risk will you take?
By when will you take the risk?
Let your family and friends hold you accountable for acting on your goal.
CREATE ACCOUNTABILITY______________
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DON’T GET PARALYZED BY ANALYSIS__________
Don’t talk yourself out of taking risks by focusing too much on the details.
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Find other people who strive for self growth.
Spend time with people who view life as an adventure.
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH OTHER RISK-TAKERS__________
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Learn to center yourself through exercise, meditation or another form of awareness practice
Fields (2011)
DEVELOP A DAILY RITUAL
__________
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WRITE 3 SPECIFIC RISKS THAT YOU CAN TAKE IN THE NEXT YEAR TO MAKE YOUR
LIFE MORE SATISFYING
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