How could you look more stupid than to be the guy accepting a bronze medal in gold shoes?
A good mentor offers directions and driving tips from the back seat. You still have to drive the car.
(Natural Talent + Opportunity) Hard Work = Success
The only thing you can never change is your values.
As strong as my legs are, it is my mind that has made me a champion.
The mind is absolutely instrumental in achieving results, even for athletes. Sports psychology is a very small part, but it's extremely important when you're winning and losing races by hundredths and even thousandths of a second.