In a recent interview Sachin Tendulkar was asked on what parameters does he evaluate his sports gears before selecting them. He mentioned the usual ones about his gloves, pads and bats. Then went on to say that, 'The bat speaks to him", thus he knows which one to select. It might sound ridiculous when you first read it, talking to to an inanimate object. Then you read the statement again; this guy is truly genius.
Champions in the past have often talked about the connectedness with various aspects of their profession. In all aspects of life, the dedicated champion has an additional element apart from skill, focus and luck. This zen like state of mind is when you and your art become one. You talk to and listen from your heart. You are in complete control of every movement and action. Your mind, body and spirit is totally immersed into the space of calm achievement.
One can aspire to achieve this state. Till then, keep trying is the mantra.
2 comments:
For him, his bat is like the swords were for warriors of ancient times so the talking does make sense :D
He is the modern day Achilles, in a sense.
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