The Four Stages of Competence

The Four Stages of Competence describe how people learn new skills. First, you’re unaware of what you don’t know (Unconscious Incompetence). Next, you realize your lack of skill (Conscious Incompetence). Then, you start practicing and becoming more capable (Conscious Competence). Finally, with experience, the skill becomes automatic and natural (Unconscious Competence). This model helps understand personal growth and learning processes, highlighting that progress involves increasing awareness and practice before skills become second nature.