Is self-belief all you need? Luke Littler reached the final of the World Darts Championship at the age of just 16. Experts say his belief in himself was key to his success.
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Is self-belief all you need? Luke Littler reached the final of the World Darts Championship at the age of just 16. Experts say his belief in himself was key to his success.
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In just a few weeks, Luke Littler has become famousVery well-known. worldwide. On Wednesday, the 16-year-old became the youngest ever person to reach the final of the World DartsA sport in which players throw sharp objects called darts at a round target, or dartboard. Championship.
Littler has been playing darts since he was a toddler. And he only finished his GCSEsNational exams taken by 15 and 16-year-olds in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. last summer.
In many ways, he is like lots of teenagers. He sleeps in late and plays Xbox. He eats a ham and cheese omeletteA dish made from eggs fried with butter or oil in a pan. and a pizza before every match.
He has talentNatural skill. , of course. But experts say that it is his belief in himself that helps him to win. One darts player called him "fearless".
It may seem like some people are born with more confidenceHaving little doubt and a feeling of trust. than others. But expertsSomeone who knows a lot about a particular subject. say confidence is a skill you can learn. They say that asking yourself what you want, why you want it and what you need to do to achieve it can help you to feel more confident.
Is self-belief all you need?
Yes! If you do not believe you can achieve your goals, you will never achieve them. Littler shows that when you believe in yourself, almost anything is possible.
No! Self-belief is important, but Littler reached the finals due to his natural talent. It is important to have both self-belief and self-doubtNot knowing what to think or believe..
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Famous - Very well-known.
Darts - A sport in which players throw sharp objects called darts at a round target, or dartboard.
GCSEs - National exams taken by 15 and 16-year-olds in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Omelette - A dish made from eggs fried with butter or oil in a pan.
Talent - Natural skill.
Confidence - Having little doubt and a feeling of trust.
Experts - Someone who knows a lot about a particular subject.
Doubt - Not knowing what to think or believe.
The teenage sensation who preps with pizza
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Famous - Very well-known.
Darts - A sport in which players throw sharp objects called darts at a round target, or dartboard.
GCSEs - National exams taken by 15 and 16-year-olds in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Omelette - A dish made from eggs fried with butter or oil in a pan.
Talent - Natural skill.
Confidence - Having little doubt and a feeling of trust.
Experts - Someone who knows a lot about a particular subject.
Doubt - Not knowing what to think or believe.