The Confidence-Competence Loop

In the previous post, Brendon Burchard spoke briefly about the confidence-competence loop. Why is this a useful strategy that you can apply when establishing your habits? Because it is a straightforward formula that reminds you that confidence comes with increased competence. And interestingly enough, the cause-effect relationship goes both ways.

It is common knowledge that the more effort you put into learning a skill, the better you become at it. You do regular exercises - you core muscles strengthen. You practice a foreign language - it sinks in with time, your vocabulary increases, your understanding of grammar becomes more profound. But how do you practise regularly? By creating a habit of it - regularly, consistently, unfailingly, you do it as the committed to do.

And what fuels you to the next level? The feeling of confidence! When you are confident that you have enough command of French and you can ask that hot-looking French guy (or girl) of the time, you approach them and start talking to them (and yes, it's always that easy!). Then you enter into this fascinating conversation that gives you the opportunity to practise, and you build up on your competency. And the better you get, the more your confidence grows. The more your confidence grows, the more you practise. The more you practise, the advanced and competent you become. A never-ending loop that takes your skills to new levels.

All you have to do, is take action, and do it consistently. And you get better at it. The best way to face fear is by taking action, and the winner is you! You become a better presenter, a more confident water-skier, a more exquisite cook.

So, what is the next challenge you are going to take on? Singing, dancing, skiing or public speaking? Whatever skills you commit to improving, your confidence will lift your competence! (and vice versa)

Start your next C-C loop!