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:

1. Take a step and know that there was ground to step on? Or,

2. 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?”