A story of diligence, Ronaldo’s rise to the momentum of strength and power rests in the extraordinary perseverance of a boy who wanted to succeed at any cost. We can dream of the impossible and achieve, as ‘Nike’ says, but to reach Ronaldo’s stature one requires the strong genes he has and a combination of many aspects scattered in our vision and goals. Let’s disintegrate.
While talent is a given element, what we cannot eliminate is the opportunity, exceptional physicality, timing and personal character, attributing to his overall quantum of success. Ambition and discipline is a given but the extend of manifestation and the thirst to catch the fastest train is not measured by words but by the sheer power of the mind. How it works, how it adapts, how it defeats the evils of materialistic pleasure will work as the volumes determining one’s level of reach in their field.
There will be Messi who is exceptionally good and drifts the football like one is born with a purpose to play. How can we forget legends like Maradona, Pele, Cruyff, Platini, Beckenbauer and the many more who have put their footprints as unforgettable marks in football history. But Ronaldo, as we come back to him, has a particular toughness of the mind which coincides in a way that can’t be easily duplicated.
Ronaldo’s greatness derives from his rarity. This progress, which we so fervently believe in, requires divergence and a high yearning for perfection. Many of us cannot compete with this word as it is gruelling, maddening and never ending. The toll it takes on our physical and emotional health is worrying. If a Ronaldo can deal with it, he must also address the loneliness as he climbs the dream steps of being the lion of the jungle. To which he has gathered full momentum and leads a balanced life of active sports, fitness, family, business and social commitments. We cannot stop counting the mediocre set up he arrived from to reach here. This isn’t impossible but it is a steep climb to a level of victory few can achieve. Yet, the positive affirmation is – we don’t have to be Ronaldo if we can choose our goal and make it to the milestones with grit and performance.
