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September 5, 2024 16 mins

Ever deal with a "my way or the highway" person? Maybe you work with someone like this, or worse, you're related to one. Regardless of your connection, it can be incredibly difficult to deal with someone who's certain about everything. I unpack some things on my mind around the idea of certainty, both how my upbringing has impacted it and how to get your head out from under crushing boulder of certainty. Hope you enjoy!

Chapters

00:00
Introduction: The Concept of Certainty

03:04
The Influence of Certainty on Faith & Business

06:37
The Dangers of Unquestionable Certainty

14:46
Certainty and its negative Impact

17:45
Conclusion: Embracing Alternative Perspectives


Follow me on Instagram @ johnskomski for daily intrapreneurial motivation and learn more about Investing Inward at https://jskomski.com/

Music:
Hindsight (Instrumental) by Fivefold (used with written permission)
By Your Side by Caslow, Bertie Scott & Patfromlastyear (used with written permission)

keywords: certainty, black and white, alternative perspectives, core beliefs, open mind, growth, self-isolation

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