self confidence and the work

so i mentioned before this quote

“a lot of the time when i talk and im talking extremely cocky, im not talking about myself, im talking about the work”

it rings true today. id been going to the gym and getting a really consistent shot routine down. i wouldnt leave until i made a certain number of free throws and 3 pointers in a row.

i knew what i was good at, i was confident in my shot, and i knew the work that i did could back it.

so today, before i had ever played with these guys, before id really got in my rhythm, i got really cocky and i said to them “it doesn’t matter who guards me.” and i made good on the promise.

we lost the last game, to be fair. but i think i did my part, hustled and just worked really hard.

i need to work on my bounce. can’t wait until i can dunk.

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77 - 06/04/2025