Replying to Mentality to progress faster?

All of you may know that one kid that started 2 years ago and is already way better than you and is cracked.

Is this a mentality thing or is it athleticism? These types of people are just good and seem to know all the motions but at the same time aren’t afraid of anything and will just try shit.

brings me to my main point. Is there a mentality to be in that particularly makes you progress faster? Or is it simply just repetition?

thoughts?