"Nos presionamos demasiado. Como si intentaras convencerte de que, 'Oh, este es un gran momento, es un tiro importante', te estás poniendo mucha presión. Has lanzado ese tiro cientos y miles de veces. Solo lanza otro más."
— Kobe Bryant
Simplified Meaning:
When we make something seem more important than it is, we often put too much pressure on ourselves and make it harder to succeed. Imagine if you're about to take a final exam. If you keep telling yourself, "This test is huge! I can't mess it up!" you'll likely get really nervous. This stress can make you forget what you studied and perform poorly. Instead, think about how many tests you've taken before. You’ve studied and practiced a lot, so just treat this exam like any other. By staying calm and thinking about it as just another test, you are more likely to do well. Similarly, when playing sports, if a basketball player sees every shot as the most important one, they might get too anxious and miss. By treating each shot as just another normal one, they play more naturally and effectively. This mindset can help you perform better in exams, sports, or any challenge you face.
