I Know That You Know, But Are You Living It?

Episode 14

How often do you say “I know”—out loud or in your head? In this episode, Rhonda reveals why clinging to “I know” can block your growth, short-circuit creativity, and disconnect you from yourself and others. Learn how letting go of this phrase unlocks deeper listening, humility, and fearless connection.

Today, I want to talk about one of those sneaky little phrases that gets in the way of real learning, real connection, and real growth: “I know.” Maybe you’ve caught yourself using it—whether to hurry past discomfort, brush off someone’s feedback, or just to shield yourself from feeling awkward or wrong.

In this episode, I share why those words are usually a sign that we haven’t truly embodied what we claim to know. We’ll explore how “I know” defensiveness cuts off communication and creativity, and keeps us from connecting—from truly listening, from seeing new possibilities, and from deepening our relationships with others and ourselves.

If you’ve ever felt the urge to proclaim “Yeah, I know that already”—or even if it pops up silently in your mind—this is your invitation to replace defensiveness with curiosity, open-heartedness, and the kind of humility that leads to real freedom. You’ll learn the powerful difference between “knowing” as a defensive habit and living from a place of genuine grounded knowing.

What You’ll Discover

Why saying “I know” usually means you haven’t fully embodied what you think you know
How defensiveness blocks real listening, creativity, and connection—with others and with yourself
The difference between surface-level knowledge and deep, lived wisdom
Why true growth happens when you let go of “I know” and open to new learning
How humility, grace, and curiosity build stronger relationships and more fearless living
Simple practices to help you notice your own “I know” habits and shift into openness

Key Takeaway

When you let go of “I know,” you make space for growth, connection, and true understanding—because real wisdom is lived, not just claimed.

Key Quote

“Whenever I say, ‘I know,’ I’m really advertising how little I know—or more precisely, how little I’ve embodied it. Because if I have embodied it, I don’t have to say ‘I know.’ It already shows up that I know. And more importantly, I’m living it.”

Resources / Mentions

Journal Prompt:

Where in your life do you tend to say, “I know”—out loud or silently? What deeper lesson or new possibility might you discover if you paused to listen instead?

Find out more about Rhonda: https://fearlessliving.org

Invitation / Call to Action

This week, notice every time you want to jump in with “I know”—in conversation or in your own mind. Pause, get curious, and ask yourself, “What’s here for me to learn or receive?” Practice humble listening and see how your connections deepen.

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