Want to Improve Your Career? Become an Uncertainty Killer – Of Dollars And Data

People tend to be more stressed when they're not sure what's going on. According to a study by University College of London, people are far more stressed when there is a chance of getting an electric shock, as compare to when they know it is certain to get a shock.

Uber reduces uncertainty for getting a ride, Amazon does it for the package delivery and McDonald's decrease uncertainty about how their food tastes.

You discussed about a task and the deadline for it with your Boss. On the day of the deadline, you get an email from your boss, asking about is it done? If due to some complications it is pending, What will be your reply?

1. "Not Yet"
2. "Not Yet, but I will finish it by [x]."
3. Don't reply.

The problem with the question above is that your Boss has to ask for an update, it is a sign that he is uncertain. Being an Uncertainty Killer you should have updated him proactively about missing the deadline and the reason behind it, so that he will be at ease and will not doubt your ability for the given task.