In this segment from The Learner vs. The Knower: Which Identity is Holding You Back?, Trevor Ragan introduces a simple equation that reframes how we experience stress and anxiety: Caring + Uncertainty = Discomfort.
This framework explains why you feel uncomfortable before big moments. It’s not because something is wrong with you - it’s because you care about the outcome and there’s uncertainty about how it will unfold. Understanding this changes everything about how you approach difficult emotions.
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