Career & Personal Development - College is more than academics; it's about self-awareness and enhancing the relationship with oneself [5] - It's crucial to stop, rethink, reassess, and recalibrate based on strategic thinking, taking advantage of broad opportunities [7] - Taking a break for reflection can reveal true skills and strengths, potentially leading to a career pivot [9][10] - Discarding a prestigious but unfulfilling identity can be challenging but necessary for personal fulfillment [11][12] - Reminding oneself of one's "why" and prioritizing long-term fulfillment over short-term validation is essential [14][15] - Overcoming the sunk cost fallacy is important to avoid continuing on a path that isn't the right fit [17][18] - Cultivating a childlike curiosity and a beginner's mindset can help in embracing new challenges [20][21] - Taking calculated risks and having anchors for stability are important when dealing with uncertainty [22][23] Decision Making & Strategy - Redefine your goals until they align with something you can be the best in the world at [25] - Avoid premature decisions; give new endeavors sufficient time before judging their suitability [27][28] - Make decisions with a neutral frame of mind, avoiding biases from temporary emotions [29][30] - Be open to unexpected opportunities and avoid tunnel vision, maintaining mental fluidity [31][32]

Uncertainty Surrounds Jay Powell & US Trade - Bloomberg Surveillance https://t.co/o5BrhEteBS ...

Trade & Investment - Certainty in trade deals is crucial for investment [1] - Global diversification can build a more resilient economy [1] Company Strategy - Siemens CEO emphasizes the need to stop uncertainty [1]

The price of wealth isn’t money.It’s boredom, patience, and uncertainty. ...

Economic Activity & Outlook - Economic activity increased slightly from late May through early July [1] - Five districts reported slight or modest gains, while two noted a modest decline [2] - Overall outlook was neutral to slightly pessimistic, with uncertainty remaining elevated [2] Labor Market - Employment increased very slightly overall, with cautious hiring attributed to economic and policy uncertainty [3] - Many expect to postpone major hiring and layoff decisions until uncertainty diminishes [3] - Layoffs were limited overall, but somewhat more common among manufacturers [4] Inflation & Costs - Prices increased across districts moderately or modestly, similar to the previous report [4] - Businesses reported modest to pronounced input cost pressures related to tariffs in all 12 districts [4] - Cost pressures are expected to remain elevated, increasing the likelihood of faster consumer price increases by year-end [6] - Many firms passed on cost increases to consumers through price hikes or surcharges, while some held off due to price sensitivity [5] - Raw material costs, especially for manufacturing and construction, were impacted by tariffs [5]

JPMorgan and Citigroup results show that deals and fundraising can still get done amid volatility and uncertainty, @PaulJDavies says (via @opinion) https://t.co/dIKQfd8ISU ...

RT Bloomberg Opinion (@opinion)@JonathanJLevin @nirkaissar @AllisonSchrager CPI Day: “I would watch whether disagreement among analysts is growing or getting better,” says @nirkaissar.“Because if it’s growing, that means uncertainty is getting worse, and that’s ultimately not a great place for the market to be.”https://t.co/tMkwc5FRuz ...

Tariff Uncertainty & Deadlines - The market faces uncertainty regarding President Trump's tariff threats, with August 1st as a key deadline [1][2][4][15] - Negotiations are crucial; positive outcomes could lead to further exemptions, while failures may trigger tariff increases [2][3][15] - Clients are advised to closely monitor the news cycle for updates on negotiations [2] Political & Policy Considerations - Tariffs on Brazil are more of a political issue related to President Trump's views on former President Bolsonaro [3][4][6] - The US-Brazil relationship is unique due to this political dimension [4] - President Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to implement tariffs is facing legal challenges [6][7] Implementation & Market Impact - Markets are largely pricing in the new round of tariffs as status quo [8] - The President aims to avoid tariffs that harm US consumers [9][10][11] - USMCA goods from Canada are not impacted by the additional 10% tariff, limiting the impact on US consumers [10] - Rising prices at grocery stores and major retailers could prompt President Trump to reconsider tariffs [11][12] Legal Challenges & Timelines - Court proceedings challenging the tariffs are ongoing, but courts move slowly [12][13] - The Supreme Court could potentially hear the case later this year [14] - Market participants desire immediate certainty, which the courts cannot provide [14][15]

[Applause] Thank you. Hi guys, I'm Kiara. I'm a sports psychologist working in high performance sports working with coaches, players, and teams navigating uncertainty because sport is a world full of pressure, full of uncertainty.And let's look in how we can learn from that today. But before we dive into that, let me ask you a question. Have you ever felt completely lost, not knowing what's next.Raise your hand. Look around you. We all face uncertainty. We all feel lost every day.I can tell you I felt lost ...

Self-Discovery and Personal Growth - The speaker initially struggled to define herself and present her best self in university applications, facing the challenge of choosing between different aspects of her identity [3] - The speaker learned to embrace her messy, multi-dimensional self, recognizing that imperfections are part of authenticity [4][12] - The speaker realized that university choices do not define one's future; rather, it is the courage to keep choosing that matters [12] University Application and Choice - The speaker's dream university was University College London (UCL) since the age of 13 [2] - UCL values disruptive thinking [4][11] - The speaker applied to two different programs at UCL: Use and Society and Sustainable Future, and International Study and Political Social Sciences [4] - The speaker's program at UCL rejects 89% of applicants, making her part of the 11% who received an offer [6] Overcoming External Doubts and Backlash - The speaker faced doubts and questions from others regarding her choice of UCL, including concerns about it being a "Chinese student bubble" or a "safety school" [5] - The speaker learned that backlash often reflects others' limited imagination and fear of unconventional paths [7][12] - The speaker emphasized that choosing a university should be based on intellectual fit rather than ranking [7] Embracing Uncertainty and Future Possibilities - The speaker used Deep Seek to explore 20 different career paths possible with her UCL programs, highlighting the beauty of uncertainty [8][9] - UCL is viewed as a "permission slip" to keep reinventing oneself, rather than a final destination [10]