Linky #16 - Knowledge, Courage, and Uncertainty
Lessons on how we learn, grow, and respond when we don’t have all the answers.
This week’s Linky brings together ideas about how we learn, adapt, and grow when we don’t have all the answers. From Buddhist parables to neuroscience, from quality engineering to public speaking, each piece explores a different angle on uncertainty. The common thread? Whether it’s knowledge, confidence, or resilience, it’s not about avoiding difficulty but about how we respond to it.
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