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Circle of Competence

The Distrust of Intellectual Authority

It’s getting harder to have the expertise necessary to navigate every arena in our lives independently. Sometimes, we need to defer to the expertise of others, but how do we know who to trust? We are …

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Mastering Success: Navigating Within Your Circle of Competence

Understanding where you have an edge and where you don’t can help you prevent problems, spot opportunities others miss, and rapidly learn. We all have a circle of competence – an area in …

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