There’s a certain sense of security that comes from working with numbers, but in reality, the world doesn’t have the attention span for stability and certainty. Businesses need to learn to embrace uncertainty by managing risk and preparing for unknown outcomes. This preparation propels them forward in the long run. Data can create an illusion of certainty where none exists, and precision can become a prison as quickly as a protector. Instead, businesses should focus on telling broad stories that are likely to be correct rather than narrowing down to pet theories. A data team's prime directive is to accurately depict reality, but they also need to recognize the limitations of their analysis and acknowledge uncertainty. By doing so, they can rescue executives from always having to be right and precise, allowing for a deeper understanding of the business and its place in the world.