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Become an expert in uncertainty (w/ Sam Conniff )

Apr 23, 2024

Entrepreneur and bestselling author, Sam Conniff, shares strategies for embracing uncertainty in business and personal growth, exploring the mental models, emotional responses, and importance of collaboration. The podcast touches on interoception, security certifications for startups, gender differences in bodily awareness, and navigating fear and regret. It emphasizes the value of embracing unpredictability and connection in uncertain times.

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Sam Conniff

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Quick takeaways

Transform your relationship with risk by finding stillness and comfort in uncertainty.

Navigate the emotional process of pivoting by managing change resistance and updating predictive models.

Enhance decision-making in uncertain situations by leveraging tools like interoception and somatic marker theory.

Deep dives

Understanding Uncertainty as a Founder

Uncertainty is a fundamental aspect of the entrepreneurial journey, affecting every decision and pivot. Founders often struggle between viewing uncertainty as a problem to solve or a paradox that can lead to both growth and chaos. Managing uncertainty requires changing one's relationship with it, as uncertainty can drive anxiety but also spark creativity and growth. Recognizing uncertainty tolerance as a psychological trait can help founders navigate unexpected events with resilience and adaptability.

Navigating Change with Emotional Depth

00:31

The Truth of Fear in Startups

00:32

Navigating Uncertainty with Connection and Emotions

00:29

Introduction

2min

Navigating Uncertainty in Startup Life and Personal Growth

18min

Exploring Interoception and Security Certifications for Startups

4min

Exploring the Physical Manifestations of Emotions and Gender Differences in Bodily Awareness

5min

Embracing Uncertainty in Business

22min

Embracing Embodied Cognition

8min

Navigating Fear and Regret

6min

Strategies for Navigating Uncertainty Through Body Regulation, Prediction Models, and Connection

6min

As a founder, uncertainty is the air you breathe.

Sam Conniff, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and co-creator of the Uncertainty Experts, shares his invaluable insights and strategies for navigating the unknown and transforming your relationship with risk.

Drawing from his experience and the Uncertainty Experts program, Conniff breaks down the mental models and techniques that can help you find stillness and comfort in the face of uncertainty—and reveals how anyone can build their uncertainty tolerance and thrive in the chaos.

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