Which is more probable...?

To be skeptical 99% of the time, or to be open minded 99% of the time. Which based on cirstances is more probable that the skeptical or open minded will turn out to be true? For example, many people say they believed they were abducted by aliens, naturally, one person will be skeptical, and another person would be open to believing...Considering all the facts that is presented day by day, what are the chances that being skeptical or opened mind would turn out to be true, or a correct decision?