Early in my childhood I came to realize I had the ability to sound smart, even when I didn't know what I was talking about.
It
wasn't arrogance. It was the ability to say something with conviction
and authority that would cause people to believe it was true.
This seems to be a primarily masculine trait. More men than women are afflicted with this malady.
Over
the years this trait has served me well. It wasn't until much later I
learned that acting like I know everything is not the best way to travel
through life.
Some people think the most
important three words in the English language are "I love you". I
suggest that the most important words are "I don't know". This opens
you up to learn something new. It gives you the ability to increase
your knowledge. It allows you to be vulnerable. It creates a space
where it is possible to find the true answer to the question.
So today I will practice "I don't know".
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