After three conversations in the last 72 hours with wildly different people, I am convinced more than ever that when people are seeking certainty they are actually seeking clarity.
To help others realize that I used this example:
Imagine you’re in a room that’s pitch black.
“Would you rather:
Take a step and know that there was ground to step on? Or,
Be able to shine on a light on the ground in front of you to see what’s there?”
Option 1 was selected more than 2 - no surprises. I then asked:
“If you don’t know for certain, then how can you step?”
Most people answered, “I couldn’t. I would be stuck.”
“What if you shined a light? Would you still be stuck?”
