New interesting vid by Vicky Zhao where she presents a framework for mastering new skills, which is particularly relevant for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone seeking personal growth.
The “4 Stages of Competency” is a framework that describes the journey individuals go through when learning and mastering a new skill. It outlines four distinct stages:
- Unconscious Incompetence
This is the starting point where an individual is unaware of their lack of knowledge or skills in a particular area. They don’t know what they don’t know. - Conscious Incompetence
At this stage, the individual becomes aware of their skill gap and recognizes the need to learn and develop their abilities in that area. - Conscious Competence
The individual has gained knowledge and can apply the skill, but it still requires conscious effort and deliberate practice. They are competent, but it doesn’t come naturally yet. - Unconscious Competence
This is the final stage where the skill has become second nature, and the individual can apply it effortlessly without conscious effort. They have truly mastered the skill.
To facilitate the journey through these stages,
the author suggests a deliberate action-based plan:
- Limit information intake to only what is necessary, avoiding information overload.
- Practice consistently, applying the frameworks in real-world situations.
- Seek feedback from more experienced individuals to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
The framework suggests that individuals must progress through these four stages to achieve true mastery of a skill. Recognizing which stage one is at can help guide the learning process and manage expectations appropriately.