Professional Credit Claiming

A professional way to say "I told you so" without sounding smug or condescending.

The Professional "I Told You So" Phrase

• Replace "I told you so" with "This was identified early on as a likely outcome"
• Originated from a viral tweet by Matt Lasky about his wife's professional phrasing
• Allows you to claim credit for predictions without seeming arrogant

How It's Used

• Shaan plans to use this phrase frequently when his predictions come true
• Example application: When discussing true crime podcasts' success, Shaan notes that he and Sam "identified this early as a likely outcome"
• Sam references the phrase when discussing Billy McFarland's Fyre Festival 2 failure

Real-World Application

• Used when discussing Billy McFarland's Fyre Festival 2 announcement
• Sam and Shaan had previously advised Billy against doing another festival on their podcast
• When news broke about Fyre Festival 2's problems (tickets for non-existent venue), they referenced the professional phrase
• The phrase acknowledges foresight without gloating about others' mistakes

Why It Works

• Maintains professionalism in workplace or personal discussions
• Acknowledges your previous insight without directly criticizing others' judgment
• Sounds more diplomatic and less confrontational than "I told you so"
• Allows you to take credit for accurate predictions in a socially acceptable way