Circle of Competence
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What is the Circle of Competence?
Know what you know — and don't
When to use it: Knowing what's inside vs. outside your edge — stops you faking expertise you don't have.
Why it works: Acknowledging limits is rare and valuable; pretending breadth is how big mistakes get made.
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