Comments on: The Power of Not Knowing http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/2009/08/the-power-of-not-knowing/ The Power of Appreciation Thu, 17 May 2012 12:52:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Lisa http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/2009/08/the-power-of-not-knowing/#comment-472 Lisa Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:54:33 +0000 http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/?p=158#comment-472 I also think this is a great topic, Mike. It definitely has to do with the fear of being humiliated or judged. For example, what about if you do admit that you don't know something like in a work situation and the person in charge can't be bothered explaining and makes sarcastic remarks that makes you feel even more incompetent. I also think this is a great topic, Mike.

It definitely has to do with the fear of being humiliated or judged. For example,
what about if you do admit that you don’t know something like in a work situation and the person in charge can’t be bothered explaining and makes sarcastic remarks that makes you feel even more incompetent.

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/2009/08/the-power-of-not-knowing/#comment-470 Jennifer Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:13:46 +0000 http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/?p=158#comment-470 Another great post, Mike. Although a timeless topic, it seems especially relevant for these fast-moving "information wherever you turn" times. Who can keep up with everything? Another great post, Mike. Although a timeless topic, it seems especially relevant for these fast-moving “information wherever you turn” times. Who can keep up with everything?

]]> By: Reid Peterson http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/2009/08/the-power-of-not-knowing/#comment-469 Reid Peterson Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:05:23 +0000 http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/?p=158#comment-469 You wrote "This obsession with knowing often has much more to do with our egos and our fear of being judged or embarrassed, than it does with a sincere desire for knowledge and information. We want to control the uncontrollable; life." and there's something important to add to this... People want to know because they think it will alleviate insecurities. If I have the information- the final say- I am believable, trusted, and therefore, feel more accepted- more secure. However, It's a false perception. It does indeed feed ego, which fosters differences of opinions, which may feed arguments, fights, etc. Great post, Mike. You hone in on some very important topics. You wrote “This obsession with knowing often has much more to do with our egos and our fear of being judged or embarrassed, than it does with a sincere desire for knowledge and information. We want to control the uncontrollable; life.” and there’s something important to add to this…

People want to know because they think it will alleviate insecurities. If I have the information- the final say- I am believable, trusted, and therefore, feel more accepted- more secure.

However, It’s a false perception. It does indeed feed ego, which fosters differences of opinions, which may feed arguments, fights, etc.

Great post, Mike. You hone in on some very important topics.

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