Circle of Competence: A Mental Model Explained
Know what you know and what you don't know
Example
I know a lot about video games, some about history, nothing about brain surgery
How to apply it
- situation: Your friend asks for medical advice about a serious symptom
- analysis: This is outside my circle of competence
- action: Say "I don't know" and suggest seeing a doctor
In kid-friendly terms
It's smart to know what you don't know - and it helps you learn!
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