You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson +1: Self-Efficacy - The Science of Confidence
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Sep 9, 2023 Short, punchy takeaways on the science of believing in yourself. Explores why belief predicts performance and how to rate your confidence. Covers building momentum from past wins and learning by modeling others. Highlights using encouragement, confident physiology, and four quick self-efficacy checks to apply to your top goal.
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Belief Predicts Performance
- Self-efficacy is a powerful predictor of performance and outcomes.
- Bandura says belief in your ability can determine winners even among equally talented competitors, like in wrestling.
Confidence Acts As A Self Fulfilling Mechanism
- Confidence functions like a self-fulfilling mechanism that shapes outcomes beyond raw ability.
- Brian references Henry Ford's quip to illustrate belief's outsized effect on results.
Four Practical Ways To Boost Confidence
- Build self-efficacy using four methods: mastery experiences, vicarious learning, social persuasion, and physiology.
- Use past wins, model others' success, solicit encouragement, and adopt confident posture and presence.