The Race of My Life: An Autobiography: A Poetic Journey

by Milkha Singh

you can achieve anything in life. It just depends on how desperate you are to achieve it.

To keep myself steadfast to my goal, I renounced all pleasures and distractions, to keep myself fit and healthy, and dedicated my life to the ground where I could practise and run.

I had learnt the hard way that the road to success would not be easy, and that I would encounter many obstacles and barriers along the way. Yet, I had intentionally embarked upon this difficult journey, driven by my desire to succeed.

the relationship between a coach and a trainee has to be based on extreme trust. He is your guide, your mentor and also your sternest critic. A coach should be a hard taskmaster as well and discipline you if the need arises; after all, it is he who controls your career

the road to fame was not a bed of roses, that only hard work, dedication, will power and discipline would lead them to their destiny.