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Let’s take a moment to talk about Roger Bannister, the man who redefined what was possible—not just for himself, but for the world.

For decades, experts claimed that running a mile in under four minutes was impossible. Doctors warned that the human body wasn’t built for such speeds, and scientists insisted it was beyond physiological limits. This belief was so deeply ingrained that athletes didn’t even try to challenge it.

That is, until Roger Bannister came along.

Bannister wasn’t the strongest or the fastest runner of his time. But what he did have was an unwavering belief that the four-minute barrier was a mental limitation, not a physical one. He trained with this belief, seeing himself crossing the finish line in under four minutes.

On May 6, 1954, despite the doubters, despite the "guards" of conventional thinking, Bannister ran the mile in 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds.

Here’s the most fascinating part: within 46 days, another runner broke his record. Within a few years, multiple athletes shattered the four-minute barrier.

Why? Because Bannister didn’t just break a record—he shattered a belief system.

This is proof that we don’t grow beyond the limits of our beliefs. Until we challenge them, they act like invisible barriers, stopping us before we even start.

So, before setting your next big goal, ask yourself:

🔹 What “four-minute mile” belief is holding me back?

🔹 Where did this belief come from, and is it even true?

🔹 What would happen if I simply chose to believe differently?

Like Bannister, you have the power to rewrite the rules—not just for yourself, but for everyone watching.

Let’s discuss! What limiting belief have you overcome that changed the game for you?