Comments on: Grappling with a state of uncertainty http://www.technotheory.com/2010/03/grappling-with-a-state-of-uncertainty/ Time-saving reflections on lifehacking, social media, and technology. Mon, 30 Dec 2013 18:20:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4 By: Walter http://www.technotheory.com/2010/03/grappling-with-a-state-of-uncertainty/comment-page-1/#comment-53206 Walter Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:56:18 +0000 http://www.technotheory.com/2010/03/grappling-with-a-state-of-uncertainty/#comment-53206 Uncertainty is part of any journey to success. In every challenge we face our mind has the habit of resisting any attempts to remove it from its comfort zone. The wise knows that persisting despite the stubborn mind can lead is in achieving our goals. All thing are created twice, first in the thought then in reality. Don't be stuck with the first. :-) Uncertainty is part of any journey to success. In every challenge we face our mind has the habit of resisting any attempts to remove it from its comfort zone. The wise knows that persisting despite the stubborn mind can lead is in achieving our goals.

All thing are created twice, first in the thought then in reality. Don’t be stuck with the first. :-)

]]> By: Maarten http://www.technotheory.com/2010/03/grappling-with-a-state-of-uncertainty/comment-page-1/#comment-53093 Maarten Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:24:17 +0000 http://www.technotheory.com/2010/03/grappling-with-a-state-of-uncertainty/#comment-53093 Cool post! I think that for us as people this is indeed a valid idea, just as it is for businesses. You need to invest (time, money) into something you're not sure will succeed. But if you're clear on where you want to get and have a roadmap with a minimum number of steps and milestones ("break things down" as you put it), it's easier to take the stress and uncomfort that comes from uncertainty. Perhaps it's that you don't need to second guess yourself as much while your going through the process - you know the goals and the bite size components (although not all of them) and that gives a bit more peace of mind. There's less attention leaking to visualise the path, perhaps. Thanks for getting this more clear for myself too :) Maarten Cool post!

I think that for us as people this is indeed a valid idea, just as it is for businesses.

You need to invest (time, money) into something you’re not sure will succeed. But if you’re clear on where you want to get and have a roadmap with a minimum number of steps and milestones (“break things down” as you put it), it’s easier to take the stress and uncomfort that comes from uncertainty.

Perhaps it’s that you don’t need to second guess yourself as much while your going through the process – you know the goals and the bite size components (although not all of them) and that gives a bit more peace of mind. There’s less attention leaking to visualise the path, perhaps.

Thanks for getting this more clear for myself too :)

Maarten

]]> By: jeremy http://www.technotheory.com/2010/03/grappling-with-a-state-of-uncertainty/comment-page-1/#comment-53072 jeremy Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:00:15 +0000 http://www.technotheory.com/2010/03/grappling-with-a-state-of-uncertainty/#comment-53072 Good post. Wondering if you think that the Obama message of "hope" meets your test? Good post. Wondering if you think that the Obama message of “hope” meets your test?

]]> By: Bobby Thompson http://www.technotheory.com/2010/03/grappling-with-a-state-of-uncertainty/comment-page-1/#comment-53065 Bobby Thompson Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:34:00 +0000 http://www.technotheory.com/2010/03/grappling-with-a-state-of-uncertainty/#comment-53065 Jared.. definitely makes sense, and I love the post! In my opinion, there isn't a single person out there who would not feel an overwhelming sense of uncertainty, at least at some point, while traveling down such as challenging path as the one you have chosen. With that said, I believe strongly that it takes an incredible ability to "trick" one's own mind if you will, into thinking a different way than what would be the normal reaction/feeling, which in this case is uncertainty. If you can turn uncertainty, for example, and twist it into confidence, that is when you will start breaking down barriers. And that is certainly a difficult task.. but it sounds to me like you are on the right track, shifting your focus in a positive way. And I have faith that you will break down those barriers, for sure :) Thanks Jared, loved the post Bobby Jared.. definitely makes sense, and I love the post! In my opinion, there isn’t a single person out there who would not feel an overwhelming sense of uncertainty, at least at some point, while traveling down such as challenging path as the one you have chosen. With that said, I believe strongly that it takes an incredible ability to “trick” one’s own mind if you will, into thinking a different way than what would be the normal reaction/feeling, which in this case is uncertainty. If you can turn uncertainty, for example, and twist it into confidence, that is when you will start breaking down barriers. And that is certainly a difficult task.. but it sounds to me like you are on the right track, shifting your focus in a positive way. And I have faith that you will break down those barriers, for sure :)

Thanks Jared, loved the post

Bobby

]]> By: Stephen Smith http://www.technotheory.com/2010/03/grappling-with-a-state-of-uncertainty/comment-page-1/#comment-53068 Stephen Smith Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:01:02 +0000 http://www.technotheory.com/2010/03/grappling-with-a-state-of-uncertainty/#comment-53068 Jared, you are on the right track. I,too, work hard to keep the word "hope" out of my vocabulary. The fact that you are thinking about these "areas of uncertainty" means that you are making progress toward defining them. Defining something that you want to manage is just as important as measuring your progress. Sometimes the uncertainty does feel overwhelming...but when my lovely bride gets into that state I remind her "It's just a *feeling*, not a fact. Look at the facts, make a list, then execute." It may sound corny, but there it is. It works for me, it works for her, and it leads into a state of *feeling* like you are in command. Which is much better than the alternative. "Whether You Think You Can or Can't, You're Right"--Henry Ford Jared, you are on the right track. I,too, work hard to keep the word “hope” out of my vocabulary.

The fact that you are thinking about these “areas of uncertainty” means that you are making progress toward defining them. Defining something that you want to manage is just as important as measuring your progress. Sometimes the uncertainty does feel overwhelming…but when my lovely bride gets into that state I remind her “It’s just a *feeling*, not a fact. Look at the facts, make a list, then execute.”

It may sound corny, but there it is. It works for me, it works for her, and it leads into a state of *feeling* like you are in command. Which is much better than the alternative.

“Whether You Think You Can or Can’t, You’re Right”–Henry Ford

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