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Mastery is an Infinite Game with performance psychologist Mike Gervais

A Bit of Optimism

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Confidence is Calculated Perception

Improvement is linked to self-awareness and reducing ego while fostering self-confidence. True confidence arises from internal dialogue and must be credible to be effective. It operates on a psychological calculus that compares the perceived demands of a challenge to one’s own perceived abilities. Successfully navigating challenges depends on recognizing the size of the challenge and matching it with a belief in one’s skills, demonstrating that confidence is a balance of perception and self-assessment.

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