Embracing Uncertainty: How Writers, Musicians and Artists Thrive in an Unpredictable World

by Margaret Heffernan

Most people hate and fear uncertainty. It causes such stress and anxiety that we often choose certain surrender over doubt, becoming passive, dependent, addicted--and more anxious than ever. Doubling down on the certainties promised by technology and micro-management only makes things worse: leaving no opportunity for innovation, adaptation or invention.

Artists live with uncertainty constantly--but instead of waiting for the future, they...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1447372670
• ISBN13: 9781447372677
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Length: 192 Pages