Today I finally uploaded an article I’ve been mulling over for some time. “Understanding Your Students: Five Stages of Growth” tackles some thorny questions about confidence, competence, and doubt.
Quick preview here. The five stages are
- I won’t.
- I will.
- I can’t.
- I can.
- I will.
Most people interested in learning about self-defense land clearly within one of these stages, or find themselves on the cusp between one stage and the next. Where are you, as a learner? Have you seen these stages in your own students? Where do you excel at helping people grow to the next stage? Where have you stumbled?
If you work as a teacher or enjoy being a learner within the self-defense community (even if you aren’t a firearms instructor or student), I would love to hear your feedback about this one.
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