# How Can We Make Decisions During Challenging Times?

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Podcast: [Vedic Worldview](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vedic-worldview-1117086)
Published: 2026-05-03T23:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thomknoles.com/podcast/decisions-challenging-times
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Decisions can be difficult to make even at the best of times, but during times of upheaval, even more so. In this episode, Thom explains why Nature doesn't make concessions, and that the same rules apply, whether we're under pressure or not. Thom describes why disruption is not necessarily a mistake in the evolutionary process, and why our search for guarantees can keep us stuck in the ever-repeating known. Drawing on the Vedic worldview, he reframes uncertainty, adaptation, and right action in a way that feels both grounded and liberating. Listen or watch for an inspiring perspective on change, decision-making, and how to move when life stops feeling predictable. Episode Highlights: [00:45] Q - How do I make decisive change? [01:17] A - Leap Before You Look [04:17] Disruption Speeds Up Evolution [07:23] When a Rashi Arrives [08:28] Knowledge Comes From Jumping [10:48] Meditation Without a Script [12:23] The Unknown Is Safe [16:09] Be Adaptive, Then Wait Useful Links info@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

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