Anxiety Quote by Alan Briskin
“We know that uncertainty creates anxiety and sometimes desperate attempts to find something to believe in. Uncertainty engenders real opportunity as well as misleading choices, great leaders as well as false messiahs, and new ways of understanding the world alongside hollow maxims and deceptive promises. Understandably, we seek guides and guideposts to ease the anxiety of the journey. But we also need to depend on our own insights and imagination to cultivate, from our own experience, a way to move forward.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Uncertainty, Alan Briskin, 2015
Explores how uncertainty fuels both anxiety and creativity, urging reliance on inner insight over false leaders.
In simple terms: Uncertainty can inspire growth if we trust ourselves.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner guidance.
Themes
uncertainty
leadership
creativity
anxiety
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- making decisions in volatile markets
- navigating personal crises
- evaluating new movements
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑reliance
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner resources help you navigate doubt?
- When might external advice be beneficial?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on external guidance can mislead.
