Doubt Quote by Jim Mattis
“Some people feel affronted when something they thought to be true doesn't happen. If that's the case, then your sense of risk is much higher, and that leads to risk aversion. You need to be able to be comfortable in uncertainty.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Leadership Forum, 2015
Risk aversion arises from feeling threatened when expectations fail; comfort with uncertainty is essential.
In simple terms: Uncertainty tolerance reduces fear of risk.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty to improve decision‑making.
Themes
risk
uncertainty
psychology
Mood
analytical
motivational
Type
strategic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- military planning
- personal growth
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
stress response
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you train yourself to be comfortable with uncertainty?
- What steps reduce risk aversion?
A Different Perspective
Overcoming fear of the unknown can be difficult without experience.
