Never Doubt, Always Question
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Never Doubt, Always Question

Working globally with entrepreneurs and leaders, I have noticed that people in under-served, under-represented, and under-resourced communities often doubt themselves.?

Part of it, I think, is that they think their concept or idea isn’t “good enough.” They don’t believe they can really do it or that they are worth it. I say quite the opposite — Yes, you are worth it, yes you are good enough, and yes you can do it!

Looking at what you don’t have is not the best way to be thinking about your future.

Look instead at what you have right now — finding ways to leverage that is the key. Leveraging what you have now allows you to think about it in a meaningful way — which involves asking questions.

I’m not say you shouldn’t question whether or not you could do something if you have the skills. I am saying: Don’t Doubt It — Question It. Ask yourself:

  1. ?What do I have that I can start with?
  2. What do I need to complete the activity or the project?
  3. Do I have to have the things I think I need?
  4. Can I do it any other way?

Think back over the last few years, especially regarding what happened with COVID. Many of us never thought we would have meetings via ZOOM, or have most of our meetings via phone calls or video conferencing. Yet here we are.

Stop doubting and start questioning — it will allow you to think about answers and solutions, whereas doubting will only leave you sitting there feeling unable to do anything.

BEFORE YOU GO

We see our blogs as opportunities for dialogue. Please share your thoughts as comments.

  1. What can you do to shift your mindset from doubting to questioning?
  2. What questions can you ask yourself to help you move forward?
  3. What other tools have you used or utilized to stop doubting and start questioning?

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Faris Alami is Founder and CEO of International Strategic Management, Inc. (ISM). He works internationally, presenting Exploring Entrepreneurship Workshops and other entrepreneurial ecosystem — related ventures.

Evelynn J.

Aspiring cybersecurity and web3 unicorn for the public sector, including government agencies || Hackathon winner - Creator of web3js Faucet Plugin for Testnets || Currently working on #100DaysOfCode

2 年

I agree, but can speak for this demographic and say that the mindset change isn't easy to overcome. I work on it every day. I even had a moment today of just being sick and tired of the same old thing! I work hard, but yet, I'm slighted. And, sometimes, looking back on my experiences, I'm filled with regret, anger, and self-pity. However, you are right in that asking questions does help. It was a question today that brought me peace and eased my anxiety. Luckily, I've always been curious!

Joseph Licavoli

I am hiring Technical Talent

2 年

Great advice Faris. ??

YES. This is a huge challenge.... and also a huge ASSET. You see, it is because of that very fact that we see founders (much like the we see in first-generation immigrants and their offspring) driven to work harder, longer, with more passion and conviction to realize their dreams. The uncertainty and doubt can actually translate into high-performance, motivation and drive.

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