This may be the wrong section for this but interesting discussion with Tom Campbell about the kids who are trained very quickly to be able to see their surroundings and interact with it with their physical eyes blocked.
He emphasises the importance of success being down to belief. When young we believe we can do things but as we get older we block the belief therefore can not.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8_i9-EfSWA