

How to Master Uncertainty and Move Forward Anyway
Jul 15, 2025
What happens when everything goes sideways? Dive into powerful insights from a Navy SEAL-turned-leadership expert on facing fear and chaos. Explore the predictability paradigm and why we crave control in uncertain times. Uncover why fear stems from uncertainty and anxiety, and learn a transformative three-step mental model: Duration, Pathway, Outcome. Whether feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this discussion offers essential tools to regain control and move forward with confidence.
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Fear Is Uncertainty Plus Anxiety
- Fear arises from a combination of uncertainty and anxiety.
- We crave predictability, but the only certainty is uncertainty itself.
Use Duration, Pathway, Outcome Framework
- Control what you can by setting a Duration, Pathway, and Outcome (DPO).
- These elements reduce fear by providing clarity and direction during uncertainty.
Set Micro Goals and Reward Progress
- In uncertainty, ask: What do I know and what can I control?
- Set a micro goal with a clear Duration, Pathway, Outcome, then act and reward yourself for progress.