After three conversations in the last 72 hours with wildly different people, I am convinced more than ever that when people are seeking certainty they are actually seeking clarity. To help others realize that I used this example:Imagine you’re in a room that’s pitch black.“Would you rather:Take a step and know that there was ground to step on? Or,Be able to shine on a light on the ground in front of you to see what’s there?”Option 1 was selected more than 2 - no surprises. I then asked:“If you don’t know for certain, then how can you step?”Most people answered, “I couldn’t. I would be stuck.”“What if you shined a light? Would you still be stuck?”

Last modified on 2022-06-22