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You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.

Be fearless to take your shot!

By Vichu SrihariPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
Motivation quotes | Motivational stories

Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a beautiful family who is gifted with a young boy named Jack. Jack was known for his shyness and his reluctance to try new things. He lived in a world of comfort and familiarity, always sticking to what he knew and never venturing out of his comfort zone. Obviously, he is an introvert.

One day, Jack heard about a basketball tournament that was being held in the next village. The winner of the tournament would receive a trophy and a cash prize. Jack had always loved playing basketball, but he never considered himself to be any good. He was intimidated by the thought of competing against other players and always found excuses not to participate in games.

However, this time was different. Jack heard the quote, "You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take" and something in those words resonated with him. He realized that if he never tried, he would never know if he could win. Jack decided to enter the tournament and give it his best shot.

The day of the tournament arrived, and Jack was nervous. He was competing against some of the best basketball players in the surrounding villages, and he felt out of his league. However, he remembered the quote and tried to stay positive.

As the tournament progressed, Jack found that he was actually quite good. He was fast and had a good eye for the basket. He made it to the final round, and the last game was against the best player in the tournament, a tall and muscular young man named Brian.

The game was intense, and both players were giving it their all. Brian was leading by two points, and there was only a minute left in the game. Jack was determined to make a comeback, and he knew that he had to take a shot. He took a deep breath and let the ball fly. It sailed through the air and landed perfectly in the basket, tying the game.

The crowd went wild, and Jack couldn’t believe what he had just done. The final seconds ticked away, and both players were trying to make the winning shot. With only five seconds left, Jack got the ball again. He dribbled, took a shot, and the buzzer went off. The ball went through the hoop, and Jack had won the tournament.

Jack was ecstatic. He had never felt so proud and accomplished. He received the trophy and the cash prize, and the crowd cheered him on. Jack realized that he had proven himself wrong, and that he was capable of so much more than he had ever imagined.

From that day on, Jack was no longer shy or reluctant to try new things. He had learned that if he took a shot, he would never miss 100% of the time. He continued to play basketball, and even joined a team in the next village. Jack became known as a fierce competitor and a great player, and he never forgot the quote that had changed his life.

"You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take." These words had inspired Jack to take a chance, to leave his comfort zone, and to become the person he always wanted to be. They had taught him that success was not about being the best, but about never giving up and always trying. Jack was a true testament to the power of these words, and he lived the rest of his life inspired and motivated by them.

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