I Know You Think You Know It All: Advice and Observations For You to Stand Apart in Public and Online

by Chris Black, Dana Veraldi (Illustrations)

The Know-It-All can be spotted from a block away in most any city today, devoted to the latest microtrends, sure that he is an influencer, never realizing he is mostly just being influenced. Often seen with others who share a similar look and viewpoint, he does not have a clue how to march to the beat of his own drummer. He spends his time in what he thinks is his refined circle, whether in real life or online, and always knows "the best", be it clothing, coffee, or culture. He is rarely without an opinion and doubts his own even less. He is largely without humor when the mirror is turned upon him. We've all seen and heard this type of guy in public and on social the classic jerk who thinks he always knows best. Chris Black is here to help you not become, or stop being him.

Life for Chris Black over the past twenty years has put him in close contact with many of these guys, as they regularly congregate in the creative film, music, advertising, media, and fashion. He has worked in all of these businesses and his astute and witty observations could only come from one who needs to know what is current in pop culture to make a living, yet is routinely able to step back and rise above the noise to keenly survey the scene. We've all had cringe-worthy moments in our past, and many are experiencing them still every day, only to realize it down the road. The chances for such occurrences are greatly reduced with the advice inI Know You Think You Know it All. It's not too late.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help

168 pages, Paperback

First published May 5, 2015

Reviews

[Line Bookaholic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really clever. And hilarious. I like the fact that I thought: "oh yeah, people doing that are ridiculous". Next sentence is something I actually do.
I have also an advice to give: Never be afraid of making fun of yourself.

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 — but since I laughed at some of them 4

[Johanna · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is the kind of man who sits on social media for like 3 hours each day getting mad and each and every thing he sees. So he wrote a book telling people to stop doing things that don’t harm other people like dressing up for Halloween, or going to brunch because he is a superior all knowing stoner who should dictate how each and every person lives.
It seems every December I read a book that is utter man garbage aka if you aren’t like me you’re wrong.
I feel bad since this book was gifted to me but at least I didn’t waste any money on it myself 👍🏻🖕🏻

[Slow Man · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book of quotes. Clever quotes. Quotes to be more subtle and humble. In fact they can be the new cool. We get carried away with the latest fashion, gadget and trend that sometimes we forget we just seem silly going them. Just because everyone else is doing it does not make it right.

[Kaven · Rating 4 out of 5]

really decent, one sitting read. chris black comes off slightly less douchey than he actually is but we all present our best selves on paper. i rec this to anyone like me & CB who love ourselves more then anyone else.

[Melissa Tamayo · Rating 2 out of 5]

Funny little book. The author feels he has good advice/opinions to give us & for the most part, I agree with his opinions ! Stuff like not to post food pictures, or post what song you're listening to on Spotify is totally spot on! I suspect that some of his listings are sarcastic, not serious though? Lol -I think it's safe to assume that everyone is guilty of doing a few things he listed that are annoying.

[Jeffrey · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was somewhat entertaining. Out of 414 bits of advice and observation, I thought that only a small percentage of them were worth noting. I guess it's a good way to get your name in print, though.