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Aminata Sy

Dealing with Uncertainty

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The Destined Newsletter

Dealing with Uncertainty || November 2025 || ISSUE #17

Author of the memoir Destined: A Story of Resilience and Beating the Odds

Dear Reader,

A theme that runs throughout my memoir Destined is uncertainty. These are 4 things I’ve learned from uncertainty.

  1. Focus as much as possible on what you can control in the middle of uncertainty.
  2. Seek support from people who’ve experienced a similar situation that you’re dealing with to gain more perspective and to make better decisions.
  3. Just because your path is unclear and uncertain doesn't mean you’re moving in the wrong direction. The uncertain path could be the best one for you
  4. Uncertainty can teach you some of your biggest lessons in life and provide you with clarity down the line that could be precious for future major decisions.

What are some lessons you’ve learned from uncertainty?

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Aminata Sy

Author of Destined: A Story of Resilience and Beating the Odds

4508 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA 19139
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