Unexpected, powerful life lessons from sport.

(A thread)

The greatest always applaud their rivals, even in defeat.

Example :

- Messi & Ronaldo
- Federer & Nadal
- LeBron & Curry

As you age, you must use your mind (& experience) more than you use your body (& stamina).

Smart work over hard work.

Examples :
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Roger Federer
- LeBron James
- Tom Brady
- Chris Paul
- Zaheer Khan

Never be afraid to change up the whole system.

If your heart tells you that your way is the way to go, be bold enough to make risky moves.

But first, earn the right to change things up. Hard work followed by originality.

Examples :
- Pep Guardiola
- MS Dhoni
- Steph Curry

It is rarely the most talented human that reaches the top.

It is often the hungriest human that is remembered as the "best"

The most talented often end up as the second best.

Being born talented may kill off relentless hunger.

Examples :
Jordan & Magic
Sachin & Kambli

Do not settle for what the world believes that you will be remembered as.

Most humans accept the moulds that the world sets for them.

You decide your destiny, not them.
You decide your greatness, not them.

Examples :
- Virat Kohli
- Kobe Bryant
- Mike Hussey
- Gareth Bale

Do not chase applause, chase perfection.

The history books will remember those who were applauded.

But history as a whole, will RESPECT those who chased professional perfection.

Examples :
- Rahul Dravid
- Paul Scholes
- Steven Gerrard
- Tim Duncan