The Jasmine Star Show

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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INSIGHT

Fear Is Uncertainty Plus Anxiety

  • Fear arises from a combination of uncertainty and anxiety.
  • We crave predictability, but the only certainty is uncertainty itself.
ADVICE

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.
ADVICE

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.
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