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"Uncertainty" has become a part of our everyday vocabulary. In a world that is becoming increasingly difficult to predict, we constantly stand at crossroads, facing choices both big and small. At these moments, some people step forward without hesitation, while others pause, wavering for a long time. The book I want to introduce today takes a deep look into the minds of those of us who hesitate. It is "The Sweet Spot" (published in Korea under the title People Who Cannot Tolerate Uncertainty). The author is psychologist Paul Bloom, known for his exploration of the complex relationships between human emotion, choice, suffering, and meaning. Why do we struggle to tolerate uncertainty? This isn't your typical self-help book that simply advises you to "reduce your anxiety." Instead, it digs deeply into why we find uncertain situations so difficult, how that uncertainty impacts human psychology, and how we should accept and handle it. We often think we want a stable, predictable life. But in reality, a completely predictable life becomes boring very quickly. Paradoxically, humans are beings who find meaning in challenge and uncertainty. The "Sweetness" Found Between Suffering and Uncertainty The most impressive concept in the book is, of course, "The Sweet Spot." It is that specific point where you are not entirely comfortable, yet not in unbearable pain. It discusses the boundary where we grow and find meaning. Think about finishing a marathon, raising a child, or diving into a new field of study. It is within those painful, difficult processes that we experience the "sweet spot" of life. The book argues that uncertainty, anxiety, and challenge are not things to be avoided, but key elements that make us feel truly alive. Recommended for: Those who feel frustrated by their own tendency to procrastinate and hesitate. Those who fear change but are unsatisfied with the status quo. Those who want psychological insight rather than generic self-help advice. Those who want to deeply explore human suffering, meaning, and motivation. ✍️ One-Line Summary "Uncertainty is not something to be avoided, but proof that we are truly living."

[Book Review] The Sweet Spot – For All of Us Living in an Anxious World