Clarity has become uncomfortable.

In a culture addicted to reassurance, consensus, and over-explaining, anyone who speaks calmly and clearly is often labeled arrogant — not because they’re loud or dismissive, but because they’re certain.

In this scroll, Cary explores why clarity is so often misread, how people unconsciously negotiate their direction in public, and why decisiveness can feel threatening to those still undecided.

Through personal stories, cultural observation, and a grounded look at clarity in leadership, this episode reframes certainty as a discipline — not an attitude — and offers a simple Kaizen move to help you protect your direction without apology.

If you’ve ever felt pressure to soften your answers, over-explain your mission, or make your goals negotiable just to keep others comfortable, this scroll is for you.