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How to Navigate Life When the Map Ends | Patty Bear on Wayfinding

What do you do when the path you were following no longer makes sense?

In this episode of Thought Atlas, we sit down with Patty Bear, former airline captain and author, to talk about wayfinding, uncertainty, clarity, and self-trust. From aviation to everyday life, Patty shares practical wisdom on how to make decisions when the map ends, why clarity is something you cultivate, and how small mistakes can compound if you do not correct them early.

We talk about:

What it means to lose the map in life

How wayfinding is different from just figuring things out

Why clarity is active, not passive

What…

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