Cristiano Ronaldo is a household name in every house that follows football, more so the English Premier League. More than a household name, he is an idol in many countries among the youth, right from the boots he wears to the styling of his hair to the trickery on the field. Cristiano Ronaldo is not only the most followed person on Instagram but also a mighty influence around the world, especially in sports. Being able to witness his achievements and accolades is an absolute privilege for us at this time. That being said, Cristiano Ronaldo is one gift we can cherish in this generation.
Now that Ronaldo is back to his former club, Manchester United, he’ll be pretty eager to prove his versatility and confidence once again that he can play in any club and league and still have a huge impact on the results. Let’s be honest, Ronaldo is already a legend of the game. He has numerous awards and accolades that players could only dream of. On multiple occasions, he’s won the most coveted title for players, the Ballon d’Or; then there’s the Champions League titles, League titles, highest goal scorer awards, etc.; the list keeps going on. But here’s the question. What keeps Cristiano Ronaldo ticking? But what has kept him set apart and earning the title of one of the best payers in the world, one of the legends of the game?
That was the intriguing question that came to my mind. However, after much thought and understanding his nature and attitude, I came to the conclusion that it is Cristiano Ronaldo’s mental toughness, along with his love for the game and the discipline to do the right things, that has kept him constantly performing at the peak of his career. To put it simply, he knows what is right for him, and he does what he knows is best for him. As organic as this sounds, it is sometimes extremely complex to know what is right and translate that into action.
That is where Cristiano Ronaldo sets himself apart from the rest. The attitude of constant self-improvement drives him to compete against himself, and when one starts to do that, that is when an individual begins self-improvement because the competition is not against anyone but against oneself. This leads to a focused approach because the only concern is self-performance. One’s biggest competition should be himself, and Ronaldo is a man who has been, is, and will be constantly hungry to grow and improve over the years. His positive habits have helped him be mentally tough, and his hard work off the pitch has immensely helped him achieve success at the highest level. His learning attitude has not left him even after being a legend in the game, and so he continues to have a deep impact on the game.
With every game, Ronaldo brings the experience and learnings he has gained over the years to Manchester United. The impact Ronaldo has on the pitch and in the dressing room on the opponent is gargantuan. He carries this presence that cannot be missed and cannot be taken for granted. His work ethic has and will definitely be a huge motivation to the Manchester United players because even at the age of 36, he has continued to grow and shown the same passion, enthusiasm, and discipline for the game he once had when he first appeared in the Scarlet Red colors.
It is the mental stamina, tunnel vision and laser focus that has made Ronaldo one of the greatest of all time.
Every time he steps on the pitch, the opponents know Ronaldo is a threat because he is mentally sharp and physically skilled to deliver shocks and surprises anytime till the clock is ticking. Physically, he might be 36, but mentally, he’s probably sharper than anyone out there due to the mental discipline he has. Not to forget the respect he has gained from the fans. It certainly cannot be missed. Ronaldo has stayed humble before the fans and acknowledged their support constantly. In his stint at Manchester United, the fans will certainly not spare an ounce of energy and support for Ronaldo because he is their kid. He left his ‘home’, but now he’s back, he’s hungry, and he has the same fire to win games.
We got to admit, Ronaldo is a huge influence to the players, to Manchester United, and to the game of football. But more so, his mental discipline has impressed me more than anything. Reaching an epitome is one thing, but staying there is another. Not everyone possesses that capacity. It is the mental stamina, tunnel vision, and laser focus that have made Ronaldo one of the greatest of all time.
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