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Its also called hindsight bias in real psychology.

And it's not the most dangerous. Plenty of other words hold equal weight (or rather, the meaning attached to them does....)

Nice quote Jillian, and very true it's our own theories that sometimes prevent us from knowing new things, however by being moderate and good listeners we can save ourselves a lot

If you ever catch yourself saying "I already know that" ask yourself if you're using that knowledge.

'cause knowing it won't make you a cent, but putting that knowledge into action just might.

I guarantee most people on this forum know a TON more about Internet marketing than they're actively using.

i totally agree with you. the possibilities in learning are endless, and there should be no end to it.:-)

that is very true. I think it is dangerous in a way that it gives an impression that you don't want to learn new things. thanks for sharing.

I agree with that, I've experienced that also. I told a friend of mine something about SEO and he said. "Hey I know many things about SEO, so don't teach me laah". But then I tried to convinced him that this was the strategy that he hasn't known yet. Unfortunately he was realy stubborn. so I had no more choice but leave him that way.

In Zen Buddhism there is a concept of Beginners Mind - which is much like what you are basically describing. That phrase can destroy the sense of Beginners Mind, thus closing you off from pure possibility and potentiality.

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This is so true.

Every man I meet is my master in some way. I can gleam from the wisdom of all around me.

I already know that is an assumption that I have been guilty of many times. Thank you for the reminder and I will pause to at least investigate a bit more before deciding that. Sometimes just one bit of info can make a difference in ones life.

Jillian,

Great post!

As a lifelong learner and natural born teacher, one of my personal mantras is to "learn once, teach twice". Spread the wealth around. You do a great job of living my mantra!

Leslie

Here's an add-on to Jill's "I already know that": You don't know SQUAT until you've done it.

You might THINK you know what a "Sugar Apple" taste like (a fruit in the Caribeans), because the name implies an apple thats sugary, but you will NEVER know what it REALLY taste like until you've actually took a big, juicy bite, twirled it around with your tongue, salivated on the juices, and took a big gulp down your throat. Now you've TASTED it.

I agree with your post that people who say that "they already know this" tend to shut off their minds, and ignore information that they have seen before. This can be detrimental as a person can always have an AHHA moment from hearing something a second or even third time.

I personally attend many of my company's regional trainings that they put on in various cities, and although I know the presentation by heart, I always leave more empowered.

Successful people do successful things, and being a life long humble learner, will get a person to their desitination faster!

Great Post

Your post reminds me of someone that I do know

Everything I tell him he "already knows that" (this is also accompanied by eye rolling) what confuses me is that although he knows everything he does nothing. Two years on and he still has a blank website nothing on it ... oh yes.. and although he knows how to set up a wordpress site I was the one that installed it two years ago for him lol

Knowing does not equal doing

What I enjoy is when I think I know, then someone with way less experience than me comes along and explains the idea in a way that I never considered.

I think that people who think they know, have simply shut their mind off. Everyone looks at the same thing differently.

This is a great point. And this is one of the reasons why I am always doing research for my website. I run a weight loss oriented website and try to target the health market in general so it is important for me to try and learn as much as possible.

I honestly do not think it is possible to know too much about something. You must keep pushing yourself to have an open mind towards new knowledge because it can help you in many ways down the road.

I agree with your post Jillian, it is showing a closed mind. What about the Three Most Dangerous Words - I, Me, My.
They can kill any conversation, as the orator is only focused internally and not about their surrounds and the people in the conversation.

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I would like to add in "I can't do it". I hate those four words.

So you mean we have total 8 dangerous words...

"I already know it" and "I can't do it."

Great post.

you are right...just because we know something intellectually doesnt mean we are acting on it.

i am not sure if it was Socrates or Plato who said that the person who doesnt know and knows that he doesnt know is the most intelligent.

Moral of the story:

Never stop learning

From my experience I observed that people who think they know everything don't really know a thing...

I also agree with rcm3rd, even if you can do it alone it's more fun when you work with people.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but those are not the 4 most dangerous words in the english language. Having been married for 8 years, I can tell you.

It's: "How Do I look"?

Very true. "I already know that.." leaves NO room whatsoever for improvement. VERY true. Careful guys!

forget the 4 letter sentences of I cant do it and whatnot. If you start a sentence with just 2 words "I CANT..." then you are already set up for failure.

Unless of course you say "I cant fail" but now we are just going off topic. You all get my point. 'I can't' is generally the start of a bad sentence.

I agree! I think there are a lot of words out there that are very dangerous...it all comes down to the thoughts behind those words. I think Henry Ford said it best:

"If you think you can or you think you can't, you're right."

I think that people will say things like that because they don't really believe they can do it.

Any word, statement or affirmation that lacks the potential to move, create or beggin a thought process is dangerous such as:

I can't do it
It's impossible
I hate this...
Whatever
I know this
Maybe tomorrow.. among many others.

"I already know that" is just one of those words that we think is dangerous, but still its how you say it. Sometimes it can be intentional or just for fun.

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I love that comment, "I already know that." I usually come back with something like, "Oh great! So tell me how it's helped you?" That usually shuts them down just as quickly as they tried to shut you down. And then I continue relaying information if they are receptive. If they're not,then clearly, I must not waste time....I KEEP IT MOVING.

What about when you ask someone a question, and they reply sarcastically with, "I already told you?" What's a good response to that?

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4 words:
Made in China Period

For me the most dangerous words are "will start it from tomorrow". Those were the words that delayed my goals and kept me in poverty.

One of the best things I heard someone say was when this particular student in Aikido(martial art) said to his teacher at a seminar " but sensei I'm trying" this teacher looked at his student and replied with "Trying, stop trying and just do it. Trying is crap" That teacher was movie star Steven Seagal

Rich

The moral of the story is simply to keep an open mind even when you wanna close it

"I Already Know That"...?!
Maybe, the most dangerous 4 words in English dictionary but only to those who can't even think more after hearing those words.

"A closed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood" - Chinese Proverb

I any and EVERY situation - there is always something to learn....

I was at a chamber of commerce event last night and amoungst the guest speakers was one of the most unengaging people I've seen for a very long while - however I stood and watched his presentation and in doing so had a great business idea come to me - a corporate presentation service "We speak when you can't" - you offer a small speaking fee to present on behalf of your customer but then agree on a call to action to do something or buy something (which was approriate for this event) and then take a percentage of those takings...... everyone has something to offer - if we approach each person and situation with an open mind and open heart..... remember though that all that we hear may not be useful, even destructive, however even from these things we can glean goodnesss, knowledge and even enlightenment.

I completely agree! it's funny that you say that b/c I have thought of that before...

those 4 words close your mind from then on! great point!

I also think that "Can't, No, doubt" can be harmful as well.

I think the 4 worst words are "I can't do it".

well you can add these phrase "I'm really a failure" or "I've got no hope" is also the most dangerous words in english. Now these two 4 phrases has an end it's like it's the end of the world if you use these words.

Shouldn't it be the most dangerous two words: "If only" instead of "Next Time."

By focusing on the past instead of facing the future, you destroy yourself.

Make it a great day!

Brother Paul

I already know that long time ago.

This is more dangerous "you cannot do that"

agree. most dangerous words "I already know that" ..
but still, there are so many people kinda like to say that, continuously ..

Well said,I fully agree with you.The day when you will think that you have learnt everything and you know everything will led to your downfall.

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On a related note, I always find it interesting that sometimes I think I know something, but dont REALLY understand its significance until I delve a bit deeper.

Its like reading marketing ebooks. You read them, you know the material, but its only once you start implementing it that you really GET it.

Must have happened to me a dozen times!

Great reminder for me! I read a study done by Denis Waitely (sp) and a group of people comprised of athletes and students. The scientists hooked these people up to some sort of measuring device(s) which showed a change in brain patterns and a change in their blood chemistry when they said certain words such I can, or I can't, I believe or I don't believe etc.

The results were fascinating because it showed that the body would react differently to different words. Who knew we were all this sensitive.

Going back to the original post this really make a lot of sense to me.

Depends on the location...

"Run Fast, Elephant stampede" is also very dangerous....

Good post. We need to try to stay Socratic about things...

Obviously, no words are physically dangerous and words only have power because of the actions that people take as a result of reading, hearing or saying them. Therefore, it's the way your mind reacts to particular words that is dangerous or motivating or inspiring or depressing or humorous or whatever.
Great orators have the ability to communicate with and stir into action a great number of people whereas ordinary people can say exactly the same words without producing much of an effect on their audience. I wonder why that's the case?
Apparently, timing and body language have something to do with it but the words themselves must be composed in such a way that the meaning they are intended to convey impacts on our minds and/or imaginations to produce the desired result.
Successful comedians and salesmen obviously know the tricks as well as political leaders.
There's no doubt that words are very powerful things, even in Internet Marketing where apparently the first few words can make or break you!

Yeah. This is dangerous. We tend to think we are so smart that nobody esle can teach us anything. So we close our mind because we are 'smarter'. But sometimes there is a lot of knowledge that we could gain just by trying to listen. Put you ego away and look for value in everything you receive.