Is everything you do to live a life of certainty just a waste of time? You see, as humans, we really don't know very much at all. We are just a culture expected to have certainty, know everything, and clearly understand the path to our destiny.
But here's the thing, uncertainty is your friend, and security is your enemy. And while we may crave and even aspire for absolute certainty, true wisdom lives in uncertainty.
In today's episode, Les shares some truly amazing insights on the wisdom of uncertainty. He explains the drawbacks of thinking you have all the answers and why the words "I don't know" are the most powerful words you can have in your vocabulary.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 The wisdom of uncertainty
02:18 Life is about being curious
04:36 The wisdom of insecurity and living a life of anxiety
07:06 Reasons why people want to live longer
09:04 The unfortunate truth of our existence
10:27 The story of the Chinese Farmer
13:47 The two sides to every story
15:35 Understanding wisdom lives in uncertainty
16:20 Parting thoughts
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