We all start off as incompetent when we first learn a new skill. Everything is unfamiliar, and it can be difficult to interpret the symptoms—they can often signify very different things. At this stage, we haven't grasped or internalized enough to make better decisions and avoid the same mistakes, and that’s understandable.
The key difference between being incompetent and simply going through the incompetent phase is how much we care.
Do we care enough to show up with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a genuine desire to learn and grow?
When we truly care, even when things don't work out, it can drive us to improve over time.
