Why There Is More Important Than Being Certain

Being certain for everything someone does can be done, but is hard. Nobody can be 100% sure of anything. There’s always that tad of doubt lingering around. Someone shouldn’t live their life in doubt , but should consider it in a way. I think being a bit doubtful is better than being completely certain. People who question things learn more, they aren't “smart alecks” , and are good role models. People who doubt from the obvious to the most difficult thing always end up learning more. Asking questions can lead to new and valuable information. For example, in “Law and Order” the detectives get their first suspect and interrogate them. They must doubt their honesty to get clues that might lead to the truth. In the end the information gathered eventually leads them to the real killer. As good detectives they can’t be certain with the first suspect they pick up. As guilty as the suspect might look it would be unfair to only find out that the killer was someone else. In order to do a good and …show more content…
Not many people like others who think they know it all. Thinking they are 100% certain on everything makes them a “smart alek” and in some cases can lead to problematic situations. For example, Trump said he believed that women should receive punishment for aborting. He was certain he was saying heavenly words that were pleasing to everybody. Although we was wrong when the pro-lifters reacted in a negative way. Trump realized his mistake, apologized, and confessed he was only doing it because he was certain that that was what they wanted to hear. Meaning his certainty caused him to lose some supporters. Much like when someone is acting like a “smart aleck” people aren't going want to converse. The “smart aleck” will become annoying to the people around them. This is why it’s important to be sure of things by asking questions and losing that small doubt in the back of their