Theoretical Certainty: This seemingly contradictory phrase/title can sum up almost
any situation that you can think up. This simple two-word phrase contains some
invaluable truths when approaching virtually any situation.
How can something
be theoretical and certain at the same time?
The better question may be how can anything not be
theoretical and certain at any time?
This is not a riddle, nor is it some hocus-pocus exercise to get you thinking deep. It is simply the truth.
Wait, if nothing is
certain, how can it be considered truth?
It can because Theoretical Certainty
covers both diverging views with equal accuracy and veracity, yet it is open to
either becoming the victor in any given situation.
It includes mystery and great potential for a sure outcome at the same time.
Let’s face it, life, love,
career, success, failure, the meaning of life are all speculative, fluctuating
and unpredictable at the same time depending on who you talk to?
In Seth Godin's book, The Icarus Deception he rightly says
"We see what we believe, not the other way around."
This means our reality will be defined by our viewpoint, or what we believe.
We could also deduce that this means we have the potential to change our reality by our belief system, and actions we take based on that belief system.
Why do certain
people fail miserably in life for 45+ years then get a brilliant idea that
causes them to be what many would define as “a success”?
Why does a privileged, seemingly
“got-it-together” type of person end up becoming a drug user or end up
squandering away a fortune many will only dream of?
Why does what seemed and appeared to be a good, strong marriage fall apart and appear to be impossible to fix?
How does a person give
everything away, including their life for the promises they believe they will
receive in eternity and end up making an impact and difference in the world that ripples for generations to come, but at the same time has no material possessions to show for their life?
The answer? Theoretical Certainty.
First, let’s start with the definition of each.
cer·tain·ty noun \ˈsər-tən-tē\
plural cer·tain·ties
Definition of CERTAINTY
1: something that is certain - <-- Click this for definition of certain. Don't you hate when definitions include the word it is defining! If you don't want to click and read deeper, it is basically Something known or proven to be true and incapable of failing.
2: the quality or state of
being certain especially on the basis of evidence
the·o·ret·i·cal
/THēəˈretikəl/
Adjective
Definition of Theoretical
1.Concerned with or involving the theory of a subject or area of
study rather than its practical application: "a theoretical
physicist".
2.Based on or calculated through theory rather than experience
or practice: "a theoretical reformer of opinions".
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Synonyms
theoretic - academic - academical – speculative
If we combine parts of the two definitions in a sentence we
come up with something like this:
An opinion that is sure, based on evidence that comes primarily from belief and is unique to the individual.
You got that, right? Go ahead and read that again. Ha, ha!
When looking at it like this, Theoretical Certainty becomes
whatever you want it to be for you and is nothing that you can enforce or
convince someone else to look at it the same way you do, likewise, no one can
convince you to see it differently unless you decide to listen and choose to see things differently.
It is truly is an “Eye of the Beholder”, “One size does
(not) fit all” type of motto.
I plan on exploring this principle deeper and explaining what I learn and how you can apply to your life, your happiness, your success and essentially everything
you do.
If you can grasp and leverage this principle in your life, you will be
way above the majority of people in this world.
Heck, many people
do not know how to spell Theoretical Certainty.
This should give you confidence that
you are pursuing and studying a motto that may be able to give you an edge. Disclaimer....you don't need to be able to spell Theoretical Certainty for this to work for you.
What do you think? Do you agree that something can be theoretical and certain at the same time?
