In this episode of the Every Little Model podcast, hosts John and Tricia engage in an impromptu discussion about the nature of confidence. They challenge the notion that confidence is an innate trait, proposing instead that it can be developed through deliberate action.

Tune in to discover the secret ingredient for building confidence in various aspects of life.

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In this special bonus episode of the Every Little Model podcast, we explore the Ladder of Inference—a mental model that reveals how we move from observable data to conclusions and actions, often in the blink of an eye. Developed by Chris Argyris and popularized in Peter Senge's The Fifth Discipline, this framework helps us understand how we jump to conclusions, misread situations, and sometimes make decisions we later regret.

Ever notice that voice in your head that tells you you're not good enough? The one that whispers "who do you think you are?" right when you're about to take a risk?

In this episode, we're getting real about the inner critic, drawing on Shirzad Chamine's groundbreaking Positive Intelligence framework, that relentless internal commentary that shows up exactly when you need confidence most. We break down how these voices sabotage us in different situations, why they're so damn convincing, and the surprisingly powerful practice of actually naming and befriending them.

Spoiler: Your inner critic isn't going anywhere, but once you understand what it's really doing, you can take control.

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