"Learning isn't a straight line. It's really more like a roller coaster with ups and downs." This episode discusses the four stages of learning and how they apply to relationships. The stages are: unconscious incompetence, conscious incompetence, conscious competence, and unconscious competence. The hosts emphasize that learning new skills in relationships can be frustrating and challenging, but it's important to give yourself grace and keep practicing. They also discuss the importance of personalizing the skills and teaching them to others. The episode concludes by reminding listeners that relationships are a lifelong journey of growth and that it's important to have love and compassion for oneself and one's partner. Takeaways: Learning new skills in relationships can be frustrating and challenging, but it's important to give yourself grace and keep practicing. The four stages of learning are: unconscious incompetence, conscious incompetence, conscious competence, and unconscious competence. Personalizing the skills and teaching them to others can help solidify your understanding and mastery of the skills. Relationships are a lifelong journey of growth, and it's important to have love and compassion for oneself and one's partner. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Connection with Listeners 06:35 The Four Stages of Learning 15:01 Conscious Competence and Effortless Mastery 23:38 Emotional Struggles and Grace in Learning 25:29 Relationships as a Journey of Growth Mentioned in this episode: Yearly Goal-Setting Workbook for Couples Yearly Goal-Setting Workbook for Couples: Create Your Strongest Year Yet as a Couple Get Intentional With Your Relationship in 2025: Download our exact blueprint to aligning your values and planning your year, with our 2025 Yearly Couples Planning & Alignment Workbook—just $19. BONUS OFFER: Purchase before January 1, 2025 and receive an exclusive invitation to join us live where we will answer all your questions at our OWN planning retreat on January 4th! Get a behind-the-scenes look at exactly how we use these same tools in our own marriage -every year.