Why Admitting 'I Don't Know' Changed Everything | Lewis Howes

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Lewis spent most of his life performing. Pretending to be confident when he was actually insecure. Acting like he knew things when he didn't know anything. Living inside this cage where he'd only do things he knew others would accept, terrified of being laughed at or looking foolish. But here's what shifted everything: the moment he stopped pretending, stopped beating himself up after every failure, and allowed himself to stumble and say "I don't know" out loud. That's when mentors appeared. That's when opportunities showed up differently. His ego shrank and his growth exploded because he finally gave himself permission to be seen trying and failing and making mistakes.

The biggest trap isn't failing. It's fearing what other people will think when you fail. It's the judgment, the disappointment, the "I knew she couldn't do it" whispers you imagine happening behind your back. But when you let go of that imaginary need to have everything put together, when you admit you're not supposed to be perfect, something profound happens. You stop taking failure personally and start seeing it as proof you're evolving. You're not a failure because something didn't work. You're a success because you're putting in the work, getting feedback, and improving. That's where wisdom lives. That's where your entire world opens up.

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