A Century Is Not Enough Quotes

“Always remember, if you decide to allow your frustrations to rule, the next day will be even tougher. The world, moving at its own pace, barely cares about your sentiments. I”
― Sourav Ganguly, A Century Is Not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success

“Young cricketers reading this must understand that most of the game is
played in your mind. You can spend hours and hours perfecting your
technique at the nets but no doors will open for you until you have sorted
the issues in your head and can deal with pressure. Don’t run away from the
tough stuff
Heroes are made when you confront an uncomfortable situation head on. Have you ever heard of a hero who sits at home, goes to office in
late afternoon after having sleep”
― Sourav Ganguly, A Century Is Not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success

“Sourav, you should only fly higher. When you fly in
the sky and see dark clouds, the only way to negotiate is to fly higher. I ha
also been left out a couple of times so I know what it feels like. You just
have to fly so high that your competition is left far behind. This is the
solution to your problem.”
― Sourav Ganguly, A Century Is Not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success

“Every good performance instils in you a solidity, a quiet understanding
that you are on a par with the best. You know you have performed well; no
one can take that away from you or make you believe otherwise. And it is
from this that the truest, most unshakeable confidence arises. Something
that can’t be imparted, can’t be instilled, can’t be inspired. It is the work
itself, the daily good performance, that rewards you.”
― Sourav Ganguly, A Century Is Not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success

“If you are mentally prepared to score against them, chances are that you will. Eight
times out of ten, failures happen because of surrendering mentally. A negative mindset will only bring in negative results.”
― Sourav Ganguly, A Century Is Not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success

“The cycle of hope and despair can crush you. It will destroy your confidence
temporarily. But you have to look at it positively. Look at it as an integral
part of your journey to excellence. Trust me, not many people even get an
opportunity to be part of this cycle. It is not a bad position to be in. As for
me I was constantly trying to tell myself to be positive, that my turn would
come sooner or later.”
― Sourav Ganguly, A Century Is Not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success

“. Never ever think
that by agreeing to a difficult demand you are belittling yourself. You sho
look at it, instead, as an opportunity to climb back to the top. Opportunities
are not couriered across to you every day. They surface once in a while a
when they do you must grab them. Otherwise someone else will gladly
accept it and thank you for the free gift. I believed I could succeed. I had no
choice. You may not either. Just fasten your seat belt and be ready to fly”
― Sourav Ganguly, A Century Is Not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success

“The truth is that the best in the world look at the toughest of situatio
as an opportunity to become successful. Do remember champions are never
born or created under normal circumstances. Calamities create winners. T
best take up challenges which seem impossible. The weak never do.
ultimately makes the difference.”
― Sourav Ganguly, A Century Is Not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success

“The mind has amazing power. Which provides you t
energy and stamina to carry on. Preparation is also essential. Mind you,
preparation never begins at the nets or in the dressing room. It begins in the
bus, in the hotel room, at your friend’s party or during a walk down the
beach. They say you improve the most when you don’t have to appear f
exams the next day. You become better while resting as your mind is at its
best when it is at peace. It’s so true.”
― Sourav Ganguly, A Century Is Not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success

“The rule of the professional jungle
suggests that to win battles you have to embrace pressure and not be
frightened.”
― Sourav Ganguly, A Century Is Not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success

“Criticism
is part and parcel of professional life. If you do not get criticized in your
profession it will mean that your profession is not important enough. In any
aspect of life if you get accolades be also prepared for the brickbats, which
come with the package. I always knew it and tried not to lose any sleep over
it.”
― Sourav Ganguly, A Century Is Not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success

“Bettering your
performance is the best solution for a professional. The rest doesn’t matte
Trust me, it is very tasty.”
― Sourav Ganguly, A Century Is Not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success

“. And you have to also keep in mind that what you did yesterday has
no meaning. History has no takers. Everything is about today and
tomorrow.”
― Sourav Ganguly, A Century Is Not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success

“All performers, remember one thing: there is
tomorrow in the professional world. Every day is about that day – it’s not
about the future or the past. If you choose a particular path in life there
should be no breaks till you decide to give up. Give your all or else someone
else will.”
― Sourav Ganguly, A Century Is Not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success

“Even when things are not working for you, don’t quit. Just hang in there.
Darkness also has an expiry date.”
― Sourav Ganguly, A Century Is Not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success

“The bottom line is, you will enjoy your holidays only when there is pressure in your work.”
― Sourav Ganguly, A Century Is Not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success

“Always remember, if you decide to allow your frustrations to rule, the next day will be even tougher. The world, moving at its own pace, barely cares about your sentiments. I know it is easier said than done, but you will have to find a way to conquer the feeling of despondency.”
― Sourav Ganguly, A Century Is Not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success