# Stop Predicting the Future!

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Podcast: [The Path to Joy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-path-to-joy-6315401)
Published: 2026-05-26T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://connect7n.podbean.com/e/stop-predicting-the-future/
Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/a53gwygwi8fugx34/stop_predicting_the_future6d968.mp3
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## Resource

Yes, I know we all do it -- we like to try and predict the future. I am definitely guilty of it. Today I share a recent story where I could not have predicted the outcome. A good lesson for me to stop trying. Be surprised. It’s way more fun!

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