The Power of Doubt

I’m always impressed by Doubt. For me, it’s that little voice that says “you’d better check that”, “I wonder if something has changed”, “is there a new feature”, “does that feature exist”

I’ve realised that it might be a networking super power.

Doubt for Good

• Doubt makes me review.
• Doubt makes me check that my assumptions are correct.
• Doubt ensures that I am more often right.
• Doubt keeps me humble.
• Doubt keeps me reviewing technology and operational data.

Doubt of Improvement

But Doubt has some interesting side effects.

• Reviewing makes me relearn, even when I don’t want.
• Reviewing help me memorise.
• Research shows me new things.
• Checking unearths changes and new features.

Doubt as Evil

Doubt also has a negative side.

• Too much doubt causes paralysis.
• Questioning and uncertainty can lead to fear of change or fear of the unknown.
• Review and research can waste time on topics and problems where the solutions are already know.