Done, Doing, Do-able

No, I didn't get it backward. Simply said, we build confidence in our competence through successful performance/achievement. That is, in the world of "doing stuff," when we've done what we set out to do, we grow confident in the doing and we see increased (more challenging) performance as do-able because we believe in ourselves. That, is the power of self efficacy.

A few things I know for sure about self-efficacy: First of all, the power of self-efficacy is not to be under-estimated. Second, self-efficacy is regenerating (success breeds success). Finally, self-efficacy is built in achieving big goals -- and perhaps more importantly, through achieving the many small milestones (goals) within your plan. So, celebrate the done, relish the doing and see the do-able.

Snowman Training Notes: Back to the hills today with a six-and-a-half mile training hike. Climb endurance days are finally starting to feel like "active rest days," as Soles defines them in the high-altitude trekking plan we follow. I think we need to mix the route more to keep our training progressive - and to continue to build confidence in our trekking endurance conditioning.

Thought for the day: I think I can, I think I can, I know I can, I know I can, I will again -- bigger!