I often talk about momentum and the power of believing in yourself—getting into a positive rhythm. When you truly believe you can accomplish something, you tap into an almost supernatural ability to make it happen, even if you’ve never done it before. And if you stumble along the way, seeing the setback as just a delay rather than a denial allows you to rise again and keep pushing forward.

When belief burns bright enough, even casual onlookers can see the transformation—from doubt to an undeniable passion for success.

If you’re not a sports fan, don’t worry—this message is about belief, not just basketball.

One night, I watched the NBA playoff game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Bucks had a commanding 16-point lead—it seemed like an easy win.

But the 76ers never lost faith. Their star, Allen Iverson, was having one of the worst scoring nights of his career, yet he was relentless on defense.

Their coach, Larry Brown, kept reinforcing belief. Of course, he discussed strategy, but his real job? Keeping his team’s spirits high. He was animated, urging them to fight for every loose ball, treat every pass like the most important one of the game, and keep the pressure on.

It was pure emotion. He knew they had the skill—the key was keeping their heads in the game.

Did he scold them for mistakes? No. He reminded them, “C’mon, that’s not like you. You’ve got this!”

They responded. Their belief grew. By the fourth quarter, they had tied the game at 63-63. The crowd erupted.

Momentum—it’s pure emotion.

When things go right, they tend to keep going right. But the opposite is also true, isn’t it?

As the 76ers’ confidence surged, the Bucks started doubting themselves. Suddenly, they were missing shots, making careless passes, and committing frustrated fouls. Their early-game smiles turned into tense, frustrated expressions. It was stunning to watch—their belief in themselves had evaporated.

This game was a masterclass in the power of momentum.

Philadelphia capitalized on Milwaukee’s mistakes, sinking 22 consecutive free throws and clinching an 89-88 victory.

The lesson? Even when things aren’t going your way, you can still achieve your goal—if you don’t give up.

Had the Bucks made just one smarter pass, one extra basket, or avoided a single unnecessary foul, they could have won.

When I was selling face to face every day, it was often at the very last moment—after I had laid out every reason why my prospect should say yes—that they finally agreed.

I realized then: Never give up. Never, never, never. Ever.

So today, if you can believe in yourself just a little more—push yourself to move faster, perform better, and bring more enthusiasm—momentum will shift in your favor.

Soon, you’ll replace frustration with confidence.

Success and happiness always begin in your own mind. Don’t wait—start now. Put on that winning smile and keep telling yourself all day:

“I can.”

Every hour. “I can.”

During lunch. “I can.”

Before a big call. “I can.”

And before you know it—you will.

Today’s Winning Beliefs

• I believe in myself, and it shows.
• My confidence is growing every day.
• I have eliminated the habit of giving up.
• My resolve to win is stronger than ever.