Detriment of the Doubt

Posted on March 25, 2013 by russtowne

I normally like to think things out
And to give folks the benefit of the doubt
But there have been times that I’ve found
It’s wisest not to hang around
When my stomach starts to churn
That’s the time to leave I’ve learned
It’s so much better to trust my gut
Than be stabbed in the back or knocked on my butt
When things seem too good to be true
I watch my back and wallet too
So while there are times I think things out
I also trust instinct and the Detriment of the Doubt
–Russ Towne
(Hat tip to Geoff Gannon whose use of the phrase “detriment of the doubt” in an article inspired this piece.)

About russtowne

I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.

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11 Responses to Detriment of the Doubt

Lady Lovely says:

March 25, 2013 at 8:50 pm

Very nicely put. I like this one.

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- russtowne says:
  
  March 25, 2013 at 10:51 pm
  
  I like that you like it, my friend. Thank you for saying so!
  Russ
  
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dianasschwenk says:

March 26, 2013 at 12:45 am

I trust my gut too and like you I like to give the benefit of the doubt as well.

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- russtowne says:
  
  March 26, 2013 at 1:09 am
  
  That sounds like a good approach to me. I recently saw something focused at kids that basically said, “If it doesn’t feel right, walk away, no matter who asks you to stay.” I really like that campaign. Hopefully it will give children more strength and resolve to ignore peer pressure when they sense danger.
  
  Russ
  
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  - dianasschwenk says:
    
    March 26, 2013 at 1:12 am
    
    yup, gotta listen to your Spidey Senses!
    
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    - russtowne says:
      
      March 26, 2013 at 1:13 am
      
      LOL! YUP! That’s what they’re there for!
      
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joannerambling says:

March 26, 2013 at 1:25 am

I have trusted my gut for many years and still do

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- russtowne says:
  
  March 26, 2013 at 2:28 am
  
  That sounds like a good idea to me. If one can’t trust their own gut, who can they trust?
  Russ
  
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bulldog says:

March 26, 2013 at 2:59 am

and a lovely piece it is…

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- russtowne says:
  
  March 26, 2013 at 3:21 am
  
  Thank you, bulldog.
  Russ
  
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Andrea Kelly says:

April 21, 2013 at 3:43 am

Love this one!

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