The Art of Uncertainty
In the wake of uncertainty, non-reactivity is your best friend.
There’s nothing wrong with big emotions—they’re a vital part of the human experience. It’s important to feel them, though it’s not always in your or others' best interest to express them immediately. When sh*t hits the fan, you may want to reconsider letting it all hang out.
The reason for this may surprise you. It isn’t about professionalism (though that’s always a good practice). And it’s definitely not about worrying what other people think. Reacting heavily to something you can’t control limits the possibilities of what happens next. When it comes to situations beyond your control, your power lies in your ability to hold your own.
Considering the list of things we can control is much shorter than the list of things we can’t (if it exists at all), this may be a worthwhile skill to practice.
When we let go of control, we receive gifts that go beyond our individual ways of thinking. Uncertainty is the foundation of all creativity. If you want to tap into your creative potential, you must surrender control. In return, you’ll be granted your power and create momentum toward a life you truly enjoy living.
Now, you may be thinking, “Easier said than done,” or, “How on earth do I actually apply this?”
The secret to non-reactivity is curiosity.
Next time things don’t go as planned, instead of asking, “Why is this happening to me?” ask yourself, “What can I learn from this?”
If you stay vigilant in your pursuit of learning something new, everything becomes a lesson rather than a failure or a challenge. I invite you to join me in being a student of life and surrender to the joy of learning along the way.
Disclaimer: Once you walk toward uncertainty, your excuses may become too heavy to keep carrying.
Fundamental of the Week #4: GIVE UP THE NEED TO BE RIGHT
Keep your ego, personal agenda, and judgments out of the way of doing what’s best for the team or client. Don’t let your need to “be right” interfere with hearing others and seeing other possibilities.
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