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The era was the 1990s, when high school basketball was gaining national attention, and teams like Borman's were pushing the boundaries of excellence in their conference. At that time, Borman's team had just pulled off an impressive upset against a formidable opponent.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nBorman's statement reveals a paradoxical mindset: he attributes his team's confidence not to their own abilities but to the perceived weakness of their opponents. This shift in perspective highlights the tension between self-efficacy and external validation. By focusing on the strengths of others, Borman's team avoids the trap of overestimating their own capabilities.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, recognize that confidence often stems from a comparison of your abilities to those of others rather than an internal assessment of your own strengths. 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