Inhabit the Unknown

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We all have the itch to know. To be certain about what will happen next in the world. Or whether we should take that job. Or what others think of us.

It’s that same itch that drives betting markets. And analysis paralysis. And habitually checking your social media notifications.

In his latest book, “How to Not Know,” journalist Simone Stolzoff makes a compelling case for embracing uncertainty. Or, at the very least, acknowledging it. Poking it with a stick. Sitting with it for a few minutes before deciding what to do about it.

He highlights some of the benefits of “uncertainty tolerance”: people with a higher tolerance for the unknown may be more creative and open-minded. They may even have a higher pain threshold.

I’m interested in the topic from a relational perspective. How curiosity feeds relationships and makes for better conversation. How recognizing the uncertainty in any dynamic provides an element of mystery - and nurtures our instinct to treasure one another.

If you’re curious about uncertainty (and have the itch to know more), check out our conversation (or pause first… and then check out the conversation!).

I’m not certain how you’ll feel about it, but I believe it’s worthy of your time.

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