Being Skeptical Is Actually Useful
Summary
- Being skeptical can be helpful because sometimes people don't tell the truth.
- It's important to be aware that being too skeptical means you might not take risks or try new things.
- There's a chance, like 1 out of 10 times, where being skeptical could make you miss out on a good opportunity.
- You should always look at both sides of a situation and ask questions other people haven't asked.
- If you have a hard time questioning something, find someone else who will challenge the idea or view it differently.
- When you're not sure about a decision, think carefully about it, and don't just say no because you're doubtful.
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How To Take Action
A good way of doing things is to use skepticism to your advantage. Here's what you can do:
Always look for the truth. When you hear something from someone, whether it's a vendor or even an employee, don't just believe it right away. Ask more questions to make sure everything adds up.
Don't be afraid to take a chance once in a while. If you're always skeptical, you might miss out on a great opportunity. Remember, there's a small chance that something unexpected could be just what you need.
Think about both the good and bad sides of a situation. Don't decide too quickly. Instead of saying no because you're not sure, take a little time to think it through.
Be curious and ask questions that no one else is asking. This helps you understand things better and make smarter choices.
If you find it tough to question things, it's okay to ask for help. Find a friend or a colleague who can look at the issue from another point of view and challenge your ideas.
By following these steps, you'll be using skepticism in a balanced way. This means you'll be careful, but also open to new things that could help you grow. Try these out and see how they work for you!
Quotes by Leila Hormozi
"I do think being skeptical is actually very useful"
– Leila Hormozi
"A lot of people, they vendors lie to you, companies lie to you, employees lie to you"
– Leila Hormozi
"The downside of being skeptical all the time is that you don't take any risks"
– Leila Hormozi
"You never try anything new"
– Leila Hormozi
"You have to be able to argue both sides of something"
– Leila Hormozi
Full Transcript
I do think being skeptical is actually very useful a lot of people they vendors lie to you companies lie to you employees lie to you the downside of being skeptical all the time is that you don't take any risks you never try anything new you are going to probably be right nine out of 10 times but there is going to be that one out of 10 times and you miss that opportunity because you are skeptical and so you have to be able to argue both sides of something ask the unanswered questions test your assumptions and if you can't ask that question have someone else who can argue for the other side of the equation when you're presented with decisions that you feel skeptical about
