Success breeds success.

The aphorism suggests a self-reinforcing cycle: achieving an initial win can generate confidence, resources, credibility, and momentum that make subsequent wins more likely. In a sports context often associated with Mia Hamm, it can describe how victories build team belief and cohesion, while also attracting better coaching, support, and opportunities. More broadly, it points to the psychological and social feedback loops behind achievement—how small successes can compound into larger ones. At the same time, the saying can be read as a caution about inequality of opportunity: those who get an early advantage may find it easier to keep succeeding.