I don’t know.

Why are we so afraid of those thr...

I don’t know.

Why are we so afraid of those three little words? Do we think people will assume we’re stupid? Are we afraid they will stop loving us?

Maybe it’s not always been this way, but more and more I see people who fear saying the words. They dread the idea of appearing uneducated, uninformed, or unconnected.

To appear knowledgeable, many will say the first words to pop into their head, even if they don’t know the solution. They don’t realize that those in the know will judge them as more ignorant for spitting out anything than if they had just admitted they didn’t know.

Often the ones who know the facts are willing to remain silent and watch. It’s entertaining to watch the over-eager dig themselves into a deep hole. There’s an evil glee that laughs inside me when I watch a know-it-all dispense worthless and incorrect information. Even if I remain silent, their misinformation is soon revealed.

It’s easy to forget how much we know, especially in times of stress. There is a lot in that head of yours. In fact, to some people, you may even appear to be an expert in your career field. Just don’t go around saying you’re an expert unless you want the eyes to start rolling again.

Saying, “I don’t know,” doesn’t negate your wealth of knowledge. It simply lets your listener know that you recognize you could know more.

The next time you face a situation where you don’t know an answer, try saying, “I don’t know.” The positive response may surprise you.

(Excerpts from: Why Saying “I Don’t Know” Is the Smartest Course for Today - on Medium)

Until next time, keep fighting.
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