M.S. Dhoni, generally referred to as the ‘captain cool’ of the Indian Cricket team, is an inspiration to many. Hailing from a small town in India, he climbed his way to the top with perseverance, determination and hard work. Here is a list of 5 principles followed by M.S. Dhoni that made him the person he is today.
The messiah to our cricket mania and a sportsperson even loved by his enemies, this is the story of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and why he is loved by many.
Out of every rag to riches story, this seems like the most relatable. He belonged to a small middle-class family of 4 and became a celebrated cricketer with a net worth of a whopping INR 819 crore (reported by wionews).
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So who is Ms Dhoni and what made him so special?
M.S. Dhoni or Mahendra Singh Dhoni is an Indian cricketer born on 7 July 1981. The 40-year-old cricketer is a cancer zodiac, known for their superior emotional intelligence and leadership skills. He captained the Indian Cricket Team in limited-overs formats from 2007 to 2017 and in Test Cricket from 2008 to 2014. He brought India immense glory by bagging many trophies like Cricket World Cup and Champions Trophy under his leadership.
People often go as far as to say that he is the best captain the Indian cricket team ever had. So, what can be the mantra of his success?
Here are five principles followed by Ms Dhoni that helped him succeed in life
1- Step out of your comfort zone
Belonging to a humble family in Ranchi, Dhoni didn’t live a privileged life. For his family, bagging a government job is of utmost importance. So, he joined as a ticket collector in Kharagpur Railway station. Soon, he realised that cricket was his true calling and started to pursue it. Dhoni dared to dream big and in the process, he was able to achieve greatness. This tells us that one must step away from their comfort zone and work hard to achieve their goal. If Dhoni can, so could you.
2- Never stop learning
Always be on the lookout for knowledge and never stop learning. Dhoni, throughout his career, worked to better his craft. In the initial days of his career, he was an aggressive batsman and wasn’t known for his wicket-keeping skills. But he continued hustling and honed his skills to the point where he was considered as one of the quickest wicket keepers in the cricket world.
3- Be calm under pressure
Popularly named as Mr Captain cool, M.S. Dhoni is the epitome of serenity. During the time of immense pressure, be it the last 10 minutes of the 2007 T20 World Cup or the last over of the 2011 ODI World Cup, M.S. Dhoni has always managed to come out of these situations like a champion. As Dhoni rightfully says, “He who panics last, wins the game.” This little advice is important for every person in every walk of their life.
4- Encourage the people around you
M.S. Dhoni has always been an advocate of nurturing young talent. He believed that a little encouragement to people who need them can help them a lot. Infact, he was often seen giving away trophies to the younger lot of players to acknowledge their contribution to the victory.
5- Accept defeat like a champ
Life is all about winning and losing. We all have our bad and good days. But one must never let a bad day spoil their happiness. Dhoni himself never let the ruins of a lost game get to him. He understood that life goes on and prepared himself for the next match. Take, for example, the failure of World Cup 2007, which got angry fans to burn Dhoni’s effigies in his hometown, Ranchi. Instead of letting these things get under his skin, Dhoni decided to spend his time doing productive things, like improving his batting techniques for the forthcoming matches.
Conclusion
Many players came and went in the vast field of cricket, but none quite admired like M.S. Dhoni. His humility and the zeal to perform well for his country made him loved by millions of fans. People all across the world swarmed to catch a glimpse of him but he never let the fame get to him. If you think about it, he is still the same young man from Ranchi who left a comfortable job for the mere thrill of living his dream.
Dhoni is resilient, strong-willed and a source of inspiration for many generations to come- opines Hirav Shah, India’s beloved Astro strategist.
