Doubt is a state of mind that reflects uncertainty about being in a particular situation.
It shows up in many situations.
“I doubt if I can do that well,” is something I’ve said to myself before knocking it out of the park.
“I doubt it,” means I don’t believe it . . . and that’s the truth of the word, doubt.
You don’t believe.
There is a cute story about a man walking up a mountain where he meets a clown with a unicycle and a wheelbarrow in front of a tightrope to the other side.
“Where are you going?”
“I’m going across with my wheelbarrow. Do you think I can do it? I’ve already done it 3 times.”
“Yes.”
“Do you really think I can do it?
“Yes.”
“Do you REALLY think I can do it?”
“YES!”
“Great! Hop in!”
This kind of doubt is worthwhile. Most doubt reflects either a lack of information, experience or skill.
Get more experience. Get more information. Develop your skills.
Eliminate doubt
Ⓒ The Big Game Hunter, Inc., Asheville, NC 2019
ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER
Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a career and leadership coach who worked as a recruiter for more than 40 years. He is the host of “No BS Job Search Advice Radio,” the #1 podcast in iTunes for job search with more than 1500 episodes and his newest show, “No BS Coaching Advice” and is a member of The Forbes Coaches Council.
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