26. When "I know" Becomes a Setback: A Simple Shift That Can Create Huge Benefits For You

The InnerView with Mitra & Ben

Have you ever caught yourself saying “I know” before really letting something land?

In this episode, we unpack the ways the phrase “I know” can block us from real learning, growth, and deeper connection. We explore how staying open—even when we think we’ve heard it all before—can lead to surprising insights and emotional growth. Through personal stories and playful back-and-forth, we highlight the difference between knowing something intellectually and actually living it. If you've ever caught yourself saying “yeah, yeah, I know,” this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to replace reactive habits with presence and real listening
• The language and awareness to move from judgment to compassion—toward yourself and others
• Ways to respond (instead of react) when someone triggers you

If you’re someone who ….

• Feels stuck in your personal growth journey, or
• Acknowledges your stubbornness and wants to overcome it,or
• Values deep and honest self-reflection

…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!

Chapters:

00:00 : The Problem with “I Know”

00:58 : Why Knowing Stops Curiosity

04:23 : Intellectual vs. Embodied Understanding

06:05 : The Mind’s Need to Win and Protect

08:55 : The Ego, Ranking, and Separation

10:17 : A Story of Betrayal Between Friends

14:48 : The Trap of Staying in Judgment

17:46 : Feeling vs. Feeding the Emotion

20:06 : When Pain Reveals Patterns

21:28 : The Power of Turning Inward

Links :

Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/

Social Media:

@mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)

@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin)

@theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)

Join our mailing list:

https://theinnerview.live

Keywords :

Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh