It's About Belief

Here is Colm O'Connell, godfather of Kenyan running, discussing the role talent plays in the success of world champion marathoners (taken from The Gold Mine Effect by Rasmus Ankersen):

“People make a big mistake when they believe that the discussion is about good and bad genes. In reality, it’s about belief. What do you think is possible? There is no more running talent in Kenya than in Britain, but the British believe there is. And if you believe you are limited by your genes you will probably never invest what it takes to become good. You’ve excluded yourself.” Here in [Kenya], nobody is in doubt.