5 Strategies That Helped Me In Career & Life
Sachin Tendulkar
If turning 44 has taught me anything,
it’s that we still have so much left to experience … so much left to learn.
Last week, on August 18th, I enjoyed a unique conversation with a bright group
of Officer Trainees at NACIN’s Mumbai campus (National Academy of Customs,
Indirect Taxes and Narcotics). We, as a group, spoke on various topics and
recounted some wonderful memories.
I wanted to share some parts of what we
spoke about with you in the hope that we can exchange learnings here as well.
Looking forward to hearing what thoughts have helped you transform your careers
and lives. Here’s what helped me …
Leave your ego at the door
There’ll always be moments of
provocation in any competitive field. The important thing is to take only what
helps you move toward your goal and leave the rest. Ego is something which
stops you from doing the right things, and drives you to do the wrong things.
You’re better off without it in any competition.
Don’t dwell
Coming back from a loss or a bad day at
work and feeling terrible about the day is natural. It’s human. But keeping
that feeling close to your heart, day after day, as you go out on to the pitch
just doesn’t work. I made it a habit over the years to avoid reliving my
failures, and just focussed on and worked towards my goals. Dwelling never
figured in that equation.
Listen to yourself
Time and time again, you’ll find
yourself in situations where somebody or the other, solicited or unsolicited,
gives you advise about how to play a stroke, what to do to advance your career,
or how you should or shouldn’t have done something. There’ll always be those
people; many of whom may have the best intentions. Hear what they have to say,
but in the end, the only voice you should listen to is your own.
Look for strong partnerships
It’s important to learn to recognise
partnerships that are clicking in your life. Be it a partnership in love,
friendship, work, etc. In Cricket, many make the mistake of only considering
batting partnerships as important. But I believe that bowling partnerships have
equal merit. There’s nothing more fascinating to watch than two human beings
embarking on a common goal and working together to take their place as part of
a bigger dream … a team, a nation. Actively seek out those partnerships. They
won’t let you down.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help
Many careers don’t involve physical
injury. Mine, being a sporting career, had plenty of them. But whether the
injury is physical, mental or emotional in one’s career, it is important to
remember that we are not out there alone. When times are good, celebrate with
close friends and family. And, when times get tough, don’t be afraid to lean on
them. I assure you, they will be your biggest motivators and will be more than
happy to be there for you. My friends and family always were.
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