My kid sometimes loses his confidence when playing basketball, my advice was simple.
And I apply these things too in my entrepreneurial journey too.
Koji played on his freshman high school team this year. As a first five.
Then gradually regulated as a second stringer.
He lowers his shoulder when he plays and for sure, the body language shows no confidence.
What I told him is that you get better by practicing and playing. And you increase your confidence by playing and practicing, because that’s where you become better.
More competent.
It’s the confidence-competent loop.
The confidence competence loop is a concept that describes the relationship between confidence and competence, and how they can reinforce each other in a positive or negative cycle.
The loop starts with competence, which refers to the knowledge, skills, and experience that a person has in a particular area. When someone is competent, they are more likely to feel confident in their abilities.
Confidence, in turn, can further enhance competence. When people feel confident, they are more willing to take risks and push themselves out of their comfort zones. This can lead to new experiences and learning opportunities that further build competence.
However, if confidence is based on overestimating one’s abilities or lacking self-awareness, it can lead to a negative cycle. Overconfidence can lead people to take risks they are not prepared for, make mistakes, and ultimately damage their competence. In this case, confidence can become a hindrance to growth and development.
Therefore, it is important to maintain a healthy balance between confidence and competence, where confidence is based on realistic self-assessment and a willingness to learn and grow. By doing so, the confidence competence loop can become a positive cycle that enhances both skills and self-assurance.
