In this episode of the Straight-Line Podcast, Johan and Mandy van der Put discuss Chapter 34 of the book *Inner Stance*: “The Big Problem.” Believing strongly in something is a substitute for certainty, but it is not truth. If something is truly true, you don’t need to believe in it. Believing strongly in something doesn’t make it true. What is true for you is not always real. At one time, many people believed that the world was flat or that the Earth was the center of the universe. Belief is often easier than careful observation. Beliefs can be painful, but they are usually comfortable and addictive. What people are certain of is not always correct and can cause problems. Remember that most beliefs are not recognized as beliefs.
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Procrastination is rarely called “procrastination.” We call it waiting for the right moment. We call it “I’m worried.” We call it “I need to understand it first.” In this episode of the Straight-Line Podcast, Kristof and Johan peel back four of those masks and show that “now” isn’t a spot on the calendar, but a mindset.