At 5'3", Muggsy Bogues was the shortest player in the #NBA — in a league where the average height was 6'7".
His career challenges the idea that biology alone determines what people are suited to do 🏀
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Research on motivation points to self-efficacy — a person’s belief in their ability to succeed — as a key factor in developing lasting interests.
Opportunities, practice and encouragement can shape whether someone sticks with an activity.
BELIEVING you can fly can help you reach the net!
Small successes build confidence. Support from mentors and access to resources can turn early exposure into long-term commitment.
Bogues’ path suggests that discovering what you’re interested in isn’t just about natural traits — it’s about experience, belief and the chance to grow.
This story was prompted by a question sent to us by a twelve year old (Hi Leia!).
CuriousKids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.
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