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How Your Brain ThinksOverconfidence

Why Everyone Thinks They're Above Average

Most drivers say they're better than average, which can't be true

If everyone in a room feels like a top driver, how would you know where your own skills stand?

You'll find out

  • See a room full of top drivers
  • Separate a rating from a rank
  • Find one skill you can measure

Why it matters

Find the gap between feeling ready and being ready so you can practice what will actually help.

About 3 min6 interactive slides · 5 questionsLesson 43 · Zone 5

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