don’t underestimate the power of positive thinking. there are numerous books written on the subject. if you truly believe you can achieve something and you work your ass off preparing for or actually doing it, chances are good that you will reach your goal or at least get pretty damn close to it.
and so what if you fail the first time around? it’s not the end of the world. learn from your mistakes, dust yourself off, and try again.
What I tell my team everyday.