Sports: The Mindset of a Champion

Quote: "The mental toughness and the heart are a lot stronger than some of the physical advantages you might have. I've always said that and believed in it." -Michael Jordan Comment: I think this is such a powerful quote that one of the greatest athletes alive has said, because it speaks from the heart carrying out such a significant message about not giving up, that it makes you believe in it as much as he does. Many athletes who play sports not only train physically but also mentally because it's a way to support the endurance of their game if they win or even if they loose. I agree with what Michael Jordan said because it speaks out to everyone who might not be believing in themselves due to their physical appearance. It encourages them to go out and practice as many times as possible, to never give up, and to be prepared mentally for whatever comes their way. Many things can happen in the world of sports but you have to really know your game and if your not perfect physically, maybe you can try being better at studying your opponents and having strategy in your game, which by the way never fails. It's all about mental toughness and really getting to know what your capable of doing if you push yourself everyday to your goal, or even past your goal. Connection: My connection to this would have to be in math. Reading the article I stumbled upon a point they were trying to make about having natural talent versus working for it and being mentally prepared. I think this applies to me in the real world with math because I'm not a natural mathematician who can solve a problem in the matter of seconds or even minutes. Math has honestly been a struggle for me in high school and I haven't really got around to actually understanding every concept that was taught. But now being a senior, and having switched into a math x-block I've noticed that by having more practice I've grown to understand more than I would of understood a while back. Personally I feel like I'm working hard at trying to get better in math and now I see the real value in practicing. Now, I can fully prepare my mind for any class that I might find difficult in college or any other thing that might come my way in life. I will know how to prewar myself for any situation. Questions: Can someone be a natural and still have a metal toughness?