Skepticism is doubt.

• Is this really the right way to go?

• Is this really what we're doing?

• What if there was another way?

• Are you sure?

• If you are doing this, you are not doing that; why aren't you doing that?

Doubt creates friction.

• What if I don't do that?

• What if it's not the right way to go?

• What if there is no other way?

Friction invites you to act.

• What are you going to do now?

• When will you do it?

• How will you do it?

How might you leverage skepticism and skeptics?

• Skepticism helps you reinforce your "why". It focuses your intention.

• Forces you to commit. Doubt creates friction creates an invitation to act creates commitment.

• Is that last gut check helping you consider all available data before you commit. ?Know all the things you can, and then decide.

I grew up with two lawyers for parents, so my introduction to skepticism wasn't entirely positive. But, now older, I have a deeper appreciation. In fact, I might be more skeptical than not. In fact... I believe skepticism is a powerful force for making change happen. How?

Because when I resolve to do something now, I can feel confident in myself that I have considered it.

Leverage your skepticism and your doubt to make change happen.
Feel confident in yourself and your decisions.
Make things better for those you serve.