Two Thieves of Clarity

Brenda Bauer

Published on: 11/10/2025

Sometimes we confuse clarity with certainty. In this article, we explore the “far enemy” of clarity—confusion—and its sneaky “near enemy”—rigid certainty. Drawing on Positive Intelligence and the way our inner Controller or Stickler can hijack our best intentions, you’ll learn how to spot when you’re over-analyzing versus over-controlling. By the end, you’ll have a single reflection question that helps you move from mental chaos or rigid rules back to confident direction.