Don't know what to do? Ankur Warikoo decodes the uncomfortable truth it reveals about you

Uncertainty and hesitation are common when people face big decisions, but entrepreneur and author Ankur Warikoo believes that confusion is often misunderstood. In a recent LinkedIn post, he broke down what people actually mean when they say, “I don’t know what to do,” while also sharing broader reflections on life’s realities.

What 'I don’t know what to do' actually means
Warikoo explained that when people say they are unsure about what to do, it rarely reflects a lack of clarity about their interests or choices. Instead, he suggested that this hesitation usually hides a deeper fear — the uncertainty of whether their decision will work out. In other words, individuals often know what they want but hesitate to act because they are worried about the outcome.

By framing indecision in this way, Warikoo highlighted how fear of failure prevents people from moving forward. His perspective challenges the belief that confusion is about not knowing one’s direction; rather, it is about lacking the courage to test it.

Life Lessons Beyond Decision-Making
The insight on indecision was part of a broader post in which Warikoo shared five realities of life that people may find difficult to accept. He pointed out that life does not have a predetermined purpose and that people spend too much time worrying about how they are perceived, despite being forgotten within a few decades of passing.

Another key observation was that circumstances such as where and when a person is born, and to whom, play a significant role in shaping opportunities and privileges. According to him, this element of chance heavily influences where one ends up in life, regardless of personal effort.


He also touched on parenting, noting that no one comes fully prepared for the role. Parents, he said, learn as they go, and some may not do the best job.

Additionally, he reminded readers that emotions, no matter how overwhelming they feel in the present, eventually fade with time. This reminder underlined the temporary nature of both struggles and successes.

Through his post, Warikoo urged people to acknowledge these uncomfortable truths instead of resisting them. By accepting fear, uncertainty, and impermanence as natural parts of life, he suggested that individuals can make clearer decisions and lead with less anxiety.