The similarities between Super Mario and Schumacher

What are the similarities between these two? A lot actually.

If you've played Super Mario before, you'll know that its easy to get eaten by those dreaded winged turtles and the Italian-eating plants with laser guns. And it will take more than 20 attempts to clear a level.

But the funny thing is, once you've cleared a level, it will only take you just 1 or 2 attempts to do it again.

You could say that the vast difference is due to the the learnings you've taken during those tries. But that's actually just the tip of the iceberg.

The real reason is actually the "psychological confidence" that you've gained during each 'little battles' to clear a level. Or you can simply call it the 'X-FACTOR'.

In short, those who have NOT won those little battles, does not yet have the x-factor.

In this sense, its easy to see why Schumacher is a champ. Since he's won on almost every circuits, his winning rate will keep inreasing so long he uses his winning experiences as a foundation. And that's not something that everyone else has. The x-factor.

So, this is why champions will repeat their wins. Frederer keeps winning Slam after Slam. Man United, league after league. Muhammad Ali. The Williams. Tiger.

Aston Villa, Blackburn, Spurs and Everton are great teams. But why can't they break into the top 4 or even win the league? Simply because they have yet to acquire the x-factor. That's exactly what they need to build first. On top of spending £100million on new players.