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Ricardo Vargas, PhD
Ricardo Vargas, PhD
Global authority in project, portfolio and risk management
October 19, 2026 · 11:05 AMOpen link ↗View on Instagram ↗

Hello! ☀️ Today, on the #5minpodcast, I’m talking about the Principle of the Hiding Hand. Have you ever looked back at a project and thought: “If I had known how difficult it would be, I would never have started”? Sometimes, not knowing every obstacle ahead is what allows us to begin. As economist Albert O. Hirschman explained, we often discover unexpected challenges along the way, but also capabilities and solutions we never knew we had. The lesson? Plan carefully, but don’t let the fear of the unknown stop you from starting. 🎧 Listen to my perspective in the full episode: https://ricardo-vargas.com/podcasts/ Wishing you a wonderful week! ⚡ Ricardo #5minpodcast #ProjectManagement #Leadership #RiskManagement HidingHand