Embrace ambiguity from "summary" of Simple Habits for Complex Times by Jennifer Garvey Berger,Keith Johnston
Embracing ambiguity means being comfortable with not having all the answers. It involves acknowledging that the world is complex and uncertain, and that it is okay not to have a clear, linear path forward. Instead of trying to eliminate ambiguity, we can learn to navigate it skillfully. This means being open to multiple perspectives, holding contradictory ideas in tension, and being willing to sit with discomfort. When we embrace ambiguity, we are able to see the world in all its shades of grey, rather than just black and white. This allows us to be more flexible and creative in our thinking, and to adapt more easily to...
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