Accelerating your progress through the Learning Levels depends on your ability to utilize feedback and practice intentionally. NLP provides several tools to help you move from initial exposure to Unconscious Competence more efficiently.

Focused Practice and Feedback #

The “Operate” phase of any learning strategy involves taking action and making necessary changes based on the results you observe.

• Sensory Awareness: Pay attention to the specific results your actions produce.
• Flexibility: Modify your approach if your current strategies do not produce the desired outcome.
• Modeling: Observe and replicate the successful strategies of those who have already achieved mastery.

Managing the Learning State #

Your internal state significantly affects your ability to acquire new skills. Maintaining a state of curiousity and openness allows your Unconscious Mind to absorb information more readily.

• Breaking Plateaus: When you feel stuck, use lateral thinking to explore related examples or alternative perspectives.
• Resource Activation: Trigger positive emotional states to fuel your determination and enthusiasm during the more challenging phases of learning.

Verification of Competence #

You know you have reached a higher level of learning when you can perform the skill under various conditions. Perform final checks and make any final adjustments to your mental maps. This ensures your new skills remain stable and accessible whenever you need them.