The article highlights how high performers frequently undervalue their knowledge, believing that their intuitive understanding is common among others. This tendency can lead to the confidence gap, where capable individuals withhold valuable insights because they assume others already know what they do. Drawing from a national training experience with over 10,000 psychologists, it emphasizes that many experienced professionals still seek clarification on seemingly basic concepts. The author emphasizes that both confidence and competence are essential for achieving success and encourages practicing mindset shifts to close this gap.
High performers frequently underestimate their own expertise, mistaking their intuitive knowledge for familiarity that everyone else shares, thus hesitating to voice valuable insights.
The confidence gap can inhibit capable individuals from contributing insights, as their intuition leads them to believe others already possess that knowledge.
Research supports that confidence, in addition to competence, is crucial for success and visibility, highlighting the need for mindset shifts.
Engaging in small mindset shifts and intentional actions can effectively help close the confidence gap experienced by many high achievers.
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