by Early understanding feels complete.
Deeper understanding reveals gaps.
So confidence peaks early.
And humility arrives later.
The Dunning–Kruger Effect explains
why beginners feel confident
and experts feel cautious.
A quiet example
The more you learn,
the more careful your words become.
Not because you’re unsure—
but because you now see complexity.
Where this shows up
- In opinions
- In debates
- In self-assessment
Confidence grows fast.
Wisdom grows slow.
