When learning something new at work, chances are that the first time you try, it will be substandard and that’s okay. What matters most is that you took the first step in establishing your competence. The more you do something, the more often you practice, the better you’ll get at it. The more we practice, the more competent we become. The more competent we become, the more confident we become. This is called the confidence competence loop. It’s a cornerstone of high performance.