This chapter surrounds the issue of uncertainty. The author describes the habit developed by many people in trying to predict the future and resolving the uncertain. Ideally, most people need answers and predictions of the uncertain issues even before they occur. Many are those that fear to take any risks in an unknown world. Currently, most people only worry about being certain and they make all the necessary efforts to unravel the unknown (Bishop 52). The author also talks about the changes that had occurred in the world over time. Medicine and technology have improved making livelihood safer than it was several years back. Bishop also makes it clear that taking some risks such as asking someone out or asking the boss for a raise is not at all lethal (Bishop 53). In short, the author says that the aversion to risk used by people is no longer necessary.

Besides, Bishop says that people’s obsession with certainty can be tragic and counterproductive (Bishop 53). Ideally, the author sees uncertainty as where things happen and as the pathway to opportunity. He says that sticking to what is comfortable and doing the same things repeatedly is actually living in the past. This issue is evident since people who lead a strict cycle of life never make new friends nor do they venture into new life situations (Bishop 54). Bishop makes it clear that even successful people have their life issues and reaching their success was not easy. Many had to appreciate and venture into uncertainties to the point that they achieved the success they have. However, choosing certainty over uncertainty makes one stop achieving in life until he or she goes back into appreciating uncertainty (Bishop 55). The writer claims that putting certainty above uncertainty makes people “settle” thus becoming unable to achieve or accomplish more in life.

Bishop tries to explain certainty to his readers. He claims that no matter how much one chases it, he or she can never really be able to hold it or retain it. He asserts that certainty is nonexistent since the universe will always send little reminders of its chaos and power (Bishop 55). In other words, the author says that by running from uncertainty in search of certainty, people actually reject the one thing in life that is guaranteed in favor of something that is nothing more than a fantasy (Bishop 56). The writer also uses science to explain his point. Ideally, most of the scientific ideologies proposed in the past are invalid in the current world. Similarly, the knowledge people treasure today will become archaic and outdated in the future. Apart from that, people who stay in their comfort zones never truly feel comfortable. There is usually a nagging feeling that one could be doing more (Bishop 56).

Most people in the world always care about what other people think about them. Bishop says that part of people’s aversion to uncertainty comes from their fear of receiving judgment from others (Bishop 57). Additionally, the author says that one can never achieve a true potential if he or she cares about what other people think. He even thinks that people can change their lives overnight if they simply abandoned the notion that other people’s opinions matter (Bishop 57). Nonetheless, this notion should not make an individual disregard other people’s opinions. Instead, one should be willing to withstand judgment without letting it get to him or her. Bishop also encourages his readers to embrace uncertainty. He needs the audience to try out new things that are out of the ordinary. He asks people not to worry about being uncomfortable with these encounters. Instead, he says that they should think about the experiences, successes and all the things they have dreamt about (Bishop 58). Ideally, this is an effective way of embracing uncertainty step-by-step beginning from the simple things to the difficult ones.

The author believes that embracing uncertainty has the power to transform one’s life in different ways. Some of the benefits of embracing uncertainty are that one can get in shape, make more money or find their future spouse (Bishop 59). Additionally, Bishop believes that life is full of adventure and opportunities. Nevertheless, it is up to the people to embrace those opportunities fully and completely in all of their majestic, unnerving and invigorating uncertainty (Bishop 59).