EPISODE · Jul 13, 2026 · 3 MIN
On Tap
from Proverbs Daily · host Fred Lynch
Proverbs Daily is a reader-supported publication. All posts are free, but all donations help spread the message. When you see the word “upgrade,” you’re simply invited to help me make the sacred positively contagious...thank you in advance for becoming a free or paid subscriber.Proverbs 12:23“Those who possess wisdom don’t feel the need to impress others with what they know, but foolish ones make sure their ignorance is on display.”Hey, do you know people like this?No matter what you bring up, they’ve already done it.“Oh yeah…I’ve been there.”“Oh, I know him.”“I read that years ago.”“We’re friends.”“I’ve got one better…”Don’t those people get on your nerves?Yeah.Mine too.The funny thing is…I don’t always realize I’m one of them. I hear myself name-dropping all the time!Somebody mentions an artist and I’m like, “Oh yeah, I met George Clinton once.”They bring up a book:“That’s such a good book! I’ve read it.”Name a city:“I’ve been there.”And somewhere in the conversation, I catch myself thinking:“Fred…are you having a conversation, or auditioning for the most interesting man alive?”Maybe I just get caught up in the moment.Or maybe subconsciously I’m trying to earn airtime.That’s why Proverbs 12:23 stopped me:“Those who possess wisdom don’t feel the need to impress others with what they know…”What a freeing thought.Real wisdom isn’t insecure.It doesn’t have to prove itself every five minutes or turn every conversation into a résumé.Wisdom has something better:Restraint.Think about your favorite restaurant.The drinks are on tap.They aren’t spraying all over the room.They wait.When somebody is thirsty, you pull the handle, and there it is.Maybe wisdom works like that.Knowledge on tap.Good advice on tap.Your best stories and life experience, all available, but on tap.Not hidden.Not hoarded.Just there when needed.There’s a beautiful confidence in that.You don’t have to impress people with what you know.Become the kind of person others can come to when they need wisdom.That’s a quieter kind of influence.And honestly…Probably a wiser one.🔥 REMEMBERKeep your wise words on tap, not on repeat.🙏🏽 PRAYERLord, teach me when to speak and when to wait.🎯 TODAY’S CHALLENGEResist the urge to prove yourself in one conversation today. Listen longer than usual. If your experience can truly serve someone, share it. If not, let quiet confidence do the talking.About the AuthorFred Lynch is a creative communicator, author, and Christian Hip Hop pioneer. To learn more about Fred and what he’s up to now…click here or you can find him in all the socials by searching the handle: heyfredlynch📱Experience Proverbs Daily by Subscribing!Ready to receive daily wisdom directly on your phone?Go to proverbsdaily.org for the app or just click that Subscribe button right now! Get full access to Hey Fred Lynch! at heyfredlynch.substack.com/subscribe
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Proverbs Daily is a reader-supported publication. All posts are free, but all donations help spread the message. When you see the word “upgrade,” you’re simply invited to help me make the sacred positively contagious...thank you in advance for becoming a free or paid subscriber.Proverbs 12:23“Those who possess wisdom don’t feel the need to impress others with what they know, but foolish ones make sure their ignorance is on display.”Hey, do you know people like this?No matter what you bring up, they’ve already done it.“Oh yeah…I’ve been there.”“Oh, I know him.”“I read that years ago.”“We’re friends.”“I’ve got one better…”Don’t those people get on your nerves?Yeah.Mine too.The funny thing is…I don’t always realize I’m one of them. I hear myself name-dropping all the time!Somebody mentions an artist and I’m like, “Oh yeah, I met George Clinton once.”They bring up a book:“That’s such a good book! I’ve read it.”Name a city:“I’ve been there.”And somewhere in the conversation, I catch myself thinking:“Fred…are you having a conversation, or auditioning for the most interesting man alive?”Maybe I just get caught up in the moment.Or maybe subconsciously I’m trying to earn airtime.That’s why Proverbs 12:23 stopped me:“Those who possess wisdom don’t feel the need to impress others with what they know…”What a freeing thought.Real wisdom isn’t insecure.It doesn’t have to prove itself every five minutes or turn every conversation into a résumé.Wisdom has something better:Restraint.Think about your favorite restaurant.The drinks are on tap.They aren’t spraying all over the room.They wait.When somebody is thirsty, you pull the handle, and there it is.Maybe wisdom works like that.Knowledge on tap.Good advice on tap.Your best stories and life experience, all available, but on tap.Not hidden.Not hoarded.Just there when needed.There’s a beautiful confidence in that.You don’t have to impress people with what you know.Become the kind of person others can come to when they need wisdom.That’s a quieter kind of influence.And honestly…Probably a wiser one.🔥 REMEMBERKeep your wise words on tap, not on repeat.🙏🏽 PRAYERLord, teach me when to speak and when to wait.🎯 TODAY’S CHALLENGEResist the urge to prove yourself in one conversation today. Listen longer than usual. If your experience can truly serve someone, share it. If not, let quiet confidence do the talking.About the AuthorFred Lynch is a creative communicator, author, and Christian Hip Hop pioneer. To learn more about Fred and what he’s up to now…click here or you can find him in all the socials by searching the handle: heyfredlynch📱Experience Proverbs Daily by Subscribing!Ready to receive daily wisdom directly on your phone?Go to proverbsdaily.org for the app or just click that Subscribe button right now! Get full access to Hey Fred Lynch! at heyfredlynch.substack.com/subscribe
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