Curiosity Chronicle The Clarity Curve: A Mental Model For Life
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Dec 5, 2025 Explore the struggle for clarity in life choices and how many feel stuck waiting for the perfect plan. Discover the concept of the Clarity Curve, which suggests that action, rather than waiting, leads to insight. Learn why the initial phase often feels like stalling and how persistence can suddenly propel you forward. Embrace the power of imperfect steps in careers and relationships, and find inspiration in those who achieved success by courageously navigating through their mistakes.
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Graduate Stuck Waiting For Clarity
- A young man fresh from business school felt stuck because opportunities didn't match his expectations.
- Sahil Bloom used this story to frame the common search for perfect clarity before acting.
Action Produces Clarity Over Time
- Clarity is the product of action, not the precursor to it; action generates information and insight.
- The initial phase is a flat, foggy cost of entry that most people misinterpret as failure.
The Clarity Curve's Tipping Point
- The clarity curve starts flat and then hits a tipping point where clarity grows quickly.
- That upward bend comes after repeated experimenting, failing, and adjusting over time.
