Quotes About Uncertainty

I can definitely say, "Hi. My name is Brené, and today I'd like to deal with vulnerability and uncertainty with an apple fritter, a beer and cigarette, and spending seven hours on Facebook." That feels uncomfortably honest.

Vulnerability is not weakness, and the uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure we face every day are not optional. Our only choice is a question of engagement. Our willingness to own and engage with our vulnerability determines the depth of our courage and the clarity of our purpose; the level to which we protect ourselves from being vulnerable is a measure of our fear and disconnection. When

And, yes, we're taking a huge emotional risk when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable. But there's no equation where taking risks, braving uncertainty, and opening ourselves up to emotional exposure equals weakness.

An intolerance for uncertainty is an important contributing factor to all types of anxiety.

In the midst of uncertainty and fear, leaders have an ethical responsibility to hold their people in discomfort—to acknowledge the tumult but not fan it, to share information and not inflate or fake it.

Choosing courage does not mean that we're unafraid, it means that we are brave enough to love despite the fear and uncertainty.

We know that vulnerability is the cornerstone of courage-building, but we often fail to recognize that without vulnerability there is no creativity or innovation. Why? Because there is nothing more uncertain than the creative process, and there is absolutely no innovation without failure.

We know that vulnerability is the cornerstone of courage-building, but we often fail to realize that without vulnerability there is no creativity or innovation. Why? Because there is nothing more uncertain than the creative process, and there is absolutely no innovation without failure. Show me a culture in which vulnerability is framed as weakness and I'll show you a culture struggling to come up with fresh ideas and new perspectives.

Again, it's counterintuitive, but acknowledging uncertainty is a function of grounded confidence, and it feels like humility to me.

An intolerance for uncertainty is an important contributing factor to all types of anxiety. Those of us who are generally uncomfortable with uncertainty are more likely to experience anxiety in specific situations as well as to have trait anxiety and anxiety disorders.

the willingness to show up and be seen with no guarantee of outcome—is the only path to more love, belonging, and joy. He

And the vulnerability doesn't go away even if we're trained and experienced in offering and getting feedback. Experience does, however, give us the advantage of knowing that we can survive the exposure and uncertainty, and that it's worth the risk.

Vulnerability is not winning or losing. It's having the courage to show up when you can't control the outcome.

Yes, we are totally exposed when we are vulnerable. Yes, we are in the torture chamber that we call uncertainty. And, yes, we're taking a huge emotional risk when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable. But there's no equation where taking risks, braving uncertainty, and opening ourselves up to emotional exposure equals weakness. MYTH

Are we willing to show up and be seen when we can't control the outcome?

Both disappointment and regret arise when an outcome was not what we wanted, counted on, or thought would happen.

If we can't handle uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure in a way that aligns with our values and furthers our organizational goals, we can't lead.

lest she be blown away by a capricious wind.

Life is full of surprises" she said softly."It's hardly ever black and white.

hurt you, or you could hurt me—" "That's the risk with any relationship. People change. We can only judge by what we feel now.

It's a queer world, God knows, but the best we have to be going on with.

Some persons are very decisive when it comes to avoiding decisions.

I know it does not matter that I do not understand.

There will be times when standing alone feels too hard, too scary, and we'll doubt our ability to make our way through the uncertainty.