People can fly. Some people fly higher than others, that's all.
Don't be afraid to fail. Be afraid not to try.
Being afraid on the court, means you're not confident of your skills
I've never been afraid to fail.
For a competitive junkie like me, golf is a great solution because it smacks you in the face every time you think you have accomplished something. That to me has taken over a lot of the energy and competitiveness for basketball.
I've never lost a game I just ran out of time.