No, 'he' would not. A mirror just reflect things people want to see but it is not affected by thing it reflect.
Consider this passage from p. 44 of "Flow In Sports: The Keys to Optimal Experiences and Performances." Posted on both threads for benefit of discussion. ============== Move Beyond The Comfort Zone A fear of failure holds some people back from embracing challenge and improving their skills. Challenge involves the risk of not succeeding. Complacency may be a symptom of the fear of failure; for some individuals, complacency occurs because of their preference for staying within the comfort zone of performance. While comfort and ease may be appropriate when sport is used as a form of relaxation, they do not make a good mind-set for athletes trying to achieve new skill levels or improve. It is not possible to go forward while seeking to maintain a comfortable feeling about performance. ==============