A simple Chinese proverb helped me rethink how I respond to life’s chaos.

In this episode, I reflect on a conversation with a friend about the state of the world — and how the story of a farmer and his runaway horse reminded me to stay grounded in the unknown.

Sometimes the only honest answer is: “We’ll see.”

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🎬 Chapters:

00:00 – The State of the World

00:20 – Maybe… We’ll See

00:40 – The Farmer’s Proverb

00:58 – Terrible Luck or Good Fortune?

01:26 – Breaking a Leg, Breaking a Pattern

01:45 – The Draft and the Twist

02:04 – The Wisdom in “We’ll See”

02:30 – Imagination vs. Reality

02:50 – Staying Grounded in Uncertainty

03:21 – Living with Openness

03:40 – Final Thoughts: Letting Go of Meaning