Episode 4 - Why Confidence Comes Before Competence With Kids

Описание: Welcome to Episode 4 of "The First Seven Years" - the show where we explore movement, culture, coaching, confidence and child development during the most important stage of life: The First Seven Years.

In this episode, Jimmy Farquhar and Troy Nathan unpack a powerful but often misunderstood idea in early childhood development: confidence must come before competence.

They explore how kids learn emotionally before technically, why fear shuts movement down and how confidence acts as the gateway to curiosity, effort, and long-term engagement in sport and life.

You’ll hear:

✔ Why confidence comes before skill development in young kids
✔ How confident children learn faster and explore more
✔ Why fear and judgment shut movement down
✔ The difference between effort-based learning and outcome-based coaching
✔ How safe environments accelerate learning
✔ The long-term impact early confidence has on school, sport and social settings
✔ Why confidence isn’t accidental — it’s designed

Whether you’re a parent, coach, athlete, educator, or someone passionate about helping kids thrive, this episode reframes how we think about learning, movement and development in the early years.

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