The 3 Fundamentals from Models
Models rests on three fundamentals: Honest Living, Honest Action, and Honest Communication. Understanding them is one thing. Tracking your progress is another. Without measurement, you're guessing. This guide covers all three fundamentals and a framework for tracking progress.
- Honest Living = build a life you're proud of
- Honest Action = act despite fear
- Honest Communication = express intent clearly
The Three Fundamentals
Honest Living: build a life you're proud of. Honest Action: act despite fear. Honest Communication: express your intentions clearly. All three must develop together. Neglect one, and the others suffer.
Tracking Your Progress
Track Honest Living (7 areas, 1-10), Honest Action (what you did, anxiety before/after), Honest Communication (did you express interest? make a clear ask?). ConfidenceConnect's three-fundamentals scorecard structures this tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the 3 fundamentals in Models?
- Honest Living (build a life you're proud of), Honest Action (act despite fear), Honest Communication (express intent clearly). All three must develop together.
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