Any active sportsman has to be very focused; you've got to be in the right frame of mind. If your energy is diverted in various directions, you do not achieve the results. I need to know when to switch on and switch off: and the rest of the things happen around that. Cricket is in the foreground, the rest is in the background.
Interpretation
Focus is essential for achieving success, especially in sports.
In this quote, Sachin Tendulkar emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong focus while participating in sports. He suggests that distractions can hinder performance, and that one must learn to prioritize their energy and attention to succeed. By keeping cricket as his primary focus, he is able to effectively manage other aspects of life without compromising his performance.
In practice
In a motivational speech to young athletes about achieving their goals.
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