Joa teaches that competence development requires honest self-assessment combined with self-compassion, acknowledging your flaws without harsh self-judgment while committing to growth.

True competence development involves developing skills systematically through deliberate practice, seeking feedback, and learning from both successes and failures with equal attention.

The practice of competence development means taking care of your physical health through proper nutrition, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and stress management as the foundation for everything else.

Effective competence development requires setting boundaries with people who drain your energy, waste your time, or undermine your goals while surrounding yourself with supportive influences.

Sustainable competence development involves pursuing goals that align with your values and strengths rather than chasing achievements that others expect or that society promotes.

Advanced competence development includes developing emotional regulation skills, learning to delay gratification, and building resilience to handle setbacks without giving up on important objectives.

The foundation of competence development rests on continuous learning, staying curious about new ideas, and adapting your approaches based on results rather than stubbornly sticking to ineffective methods.

Wise competence development means investing in relationships, experiences, and skills that compound over time rather than pursuing short-term pleasures that interfere with long-term wellbeing.