The Mindset Mentor

The Skill of Self Confidence

May 8, 2025

Explore the fascinating connection between confidence and competence through the Confidence-Competence Loop. Discover how embracing discomfort and mistakes can lead to personal growth. Learn the power of visualization, inspired by a renowned bodybuilder's journey to success. Delve into the importance of adopting a beginner's mindset to enhance resilience and skill development. Additionally, uncover strategies to focus on personal achievements during the journey to mastery. This conversation is packed with insights to boost your self-confidence and unlock your potential.

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Quick takeaways

Confidence and competence are mutually reinforcing, requiring action to break the cycle and develop both effectively.

Embracing a beginner's mindset allows for open learning, enjoyment, and acceptance of mistakes, promoting personal growth in skills.

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The Confidence-Competence Loop

Building confidence and competence is interconnected, often described as the confidence-competence loop. Confidence grows as individuals become more competent in a skill, while competence increases when one feels confident enough to take action. A common challenge arises when starting something new, as beginners often feel neither confident nor competent, leading to feelings of imposter syndrome. Action is essential, as it drives the dual development of confidence and competence, which can be enhanced through consistent practice and self-belief.

Intro

2min

Building Confidence Through Competence

9min

Embracing Discomfort for Growth

7min

Harnessing Visualization and the Beginner's Mindset for Self-Confidence

4min

Embracing the Journey to Mastery

2min

What if confidence doesn’t come first — and competence doesn’t either? In this episode, I break down the Confidence-Competence Loop and why the only way to build either one is through action.

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