A lot of people tell me a lot of things about my conduct, my game, my future... but I try to stay away from their words of wisdom. I don't let it distract me. On the field, you will be facing the ball alone. If you fail, you will the only one to blame. So, you should be the one deciding for yourself.
Interpretation
Focus on your own path and decisions rather than being swayed by others' opinions.
In this quote, Virat Kohli emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and personal responsibility in the pursuit of one's goals. He suggests that while others may offer opinions and advice about your actions and future, it is critical to maintain your focus and trust your own judgment, especially in high-pressure moments, where ultimately you are accountable for your own performance and choices.
In practice
During a motivational speech to athletes about personal accountability.
In cricket, my superhero is Sachin Tendulkar. He has always been my hero and will continue to remain so. Apart from him and outside cricket, my mother has remained my inspiration. Whatever difficult time I had faced, she was always there for me. She has given me all the strength. She maintained her composure and supported me in tough times.
I've never fought with anyone. A lot of people talk to me, and they're like, 'Oh, you would have been fighting all the time when you were younger,' but I'm like, 'I never fought with anyone because I always knew that if I hurt myself, I might lose important time in my cricket career,' so I never got into any fight, ever in my life.
Don't ever give up what you want in life. The struggle is worth it.
Goal setting has traditionally been based on past performance. This practice has tended to perpetuate the sins of the past.
Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.
I was in the projects dreaming about doing music and now I've done music. When I had nothing to when I had something I still have this driving force that's fueling me every day and that's making ideas reality.
It's only when you make the process your goal that the big dream can follow.
I know what I want when I start a marathon: to win! But what do you want? Make sure you're clear in advance and don't go out too fast.
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