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layout: mental-model
name: Uncertainty
benefit: Increase elasticity of mind
summary: Not having concrete beliefs, helps us leave our current path/decision/actions for better ones.
summary: Not having rigid beliefs helps us leave our current path, decisions, or actions for better ones.
prerequisites:
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#### Description
## Description

We are certain with most of the things we do, but there is ALWAYS a better method, way, action which can result in better value. Our mind should not be solid but as liquid as possible and be able to morph easily.
We are certain about most of the things we do. But there is **always** a better method, approach, or action that can create more value.

This mental training makes it easier for us to change our thoughts & concepts. When a person stops being sure of a certain concept it becomes easier to think outside the box.
Our mind should not be solid. It should be as liquid as possible — able to morph and adapt easily.

Being aware that my thoughts might be wrong
This mental training makes it easier to change our thoughts and concepts. When a person stops being absolutely sure about something, it becomes easier to think outside the box.

Quote: Teach thy tongue to say I do not know, and thou shalt progress
Being aware that _my thoughts might be wrong_ is a strength, not a weakness.

#### Practice
Quote: _Teach thy tongue to say I do not know, and thou shalt progress_

Think of a couple things you are mostly sure of. Now write down that you are not sure of them.
## Practice

#### Example-1
- Think of a few things you are mostly sure about.
- Write down that you are not sure about them.
- Do not replace them with new beliefs. Just loosen your certainty.

- Tasks: I'm not sure which tasks bring the most output
- Starbucks: I'm not sure this is the best place to work
- Selftime: I'm not sure I need to have selftime to feel better
- Mental Models: I'm note sure MM practices are really working
### Example-1

#### Example-2
- Tasks: I’m not sure which tasks actually bring the most output.
- Starbucks: I’m not sure this is the best place to work.
- Self-time: I’m not sure I need self-time to feel better.
- Mental Models: I’m not sure these practices are truly working.

- Life: I have no idea what I will become in the future
- Walking: I don't know if the way I walk is the correct form of walking
- Relationships: I don’t know if I’m building good, long lasting ones or not
- Brush teeth: I'm not sure brushing teeth twice a day is the best option
### Example-2

- Life: I have no idea what I will become in the future.
- Walking: I don’t know if the way I walk is the most efficient form.
- Relationships: I don’t know if I’m building strong, long-lasting ones.
- Brushing teeth: I’m not sure brushing twice a day is the optimal approach.

### Example-3
- Productivity: I’m not sure my current system is the best one for me.
- Diet: I’m not sure the foods I avoid are actually harmful to me.
- Opinions: I’m not sure my political or philosophical views are correct.
- Habits: I’m not sure the way I structure my day is the most effective.

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