The Bannister Effect: How Breaking Barriers Unlocks Limitless Potential

The Bannister Effect refers to the phenomenon where breaking a seemingly impossible barrier leads to a mental shift, inspiring others to achieve the same or go beyond it. This concept is named after Sir Roger Bannister, who became the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes on May 6, 1954.

Before Bannister’s feat, it was believed that running a sub-4-minute mile was impossible. Yet just 46 days later, John Landy broke the record, and soon many others followed. This demonstrates the power of psychological limits: once one person shatters a barrier, others realize it's achievable.

This concept is often used as a metaphor in sports, business, and personal development to show how impossible goals can become attainable.

📺 Watch this 55-second video and discover how breaking limits creates a ripple effect!

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