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Author Sam Conniff on becoming comfortable with uncertainty

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Navigating Uncertainty and Embracing the Unknown

In times of uncertainty, people resort to safety behaviors to seek full certainty, which do not provide true security but protect from feeling uncertain. The only way to progress is by embracing the unknown and taking calculated risks. Developing tools to navigate uncertainty is crucial to avoid reverting to old habits. Understanding the context of a situation and categorizing problems as simple, complicated, or complex adaptive helps in making informed decisions in the face of uncertainty.

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