In 1859 the Great Blondin, the man who invented the high-wire act, announced to the world that he intended to cross Niagara Falls on a tightrope. As the story goes, 5,000 people gathered to watch. Halfway across, Blondin suddenly stopped, steadied himself, backflipped into the air, landed squarely on the rope, and then continued safely to the other side.
Just as he was about to begin yet another crossing, this time pushing a wheelbarrow, he turned to the crowd and shouted, "Who believes that I can cross pushing this wheelbarrow?" Every hand in the crowd went up. Blondin pointed at one man. "Do you believe that I can do it?" he asked. "Yes, I believe you can," said the man.
"Are you certain?" Blondin asked.
"Yes," said the man. "Absolutely certain?" "Yes, absolutely certain." "Thank you," said Blondin. "Then, sir, please get into the wheelbarrow."
Needless to say, this story illustrates the difference between "talking it" and "walking it." There is no doubt Blondin believed in his abilities. So much so that he was willing to assume the risk of someone else's life to prove he could do it. That type of confidence is rare. "Knowing beyond any doubt" that you can do it.
What is your level of belief in your abilities? Can you improve your shooting percentage? Can you become a better rebounder? A better defender? The answer is without a doubt "yes!"
But you're going to have to approach it with 100% confidence that you will eventually reach your goal. That's the only way that type of confidence is developed.
The greatest barrier to success... is the fear of failure.
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