God gave me an actor's role; I have done that well. God gave me now a political role, and I am 100 per cent sure I will perform that well.
RajinikanthRead
There are lot of people who speak about superstardom, but I'd like to say that it's not about any individual - it's about the opportunity.
Interpretation
Superstardom is not just about personal achievement, but rather about the opportunities that come to individuals.
In this quote, Rajinikanth emphasizes that the concept of superstardom transcends individual talent or fame. Instead, he highlights the importance of opportunities that allow people to shine and grow. It is the circumstances and chances that pave the way for success, suggesting a more communal and contextual view of greatness rather than a purely personal one.
In practice
In a motivational speech to young artists, you might say, 'Remember Rajinikanth's words about superstardom; it's about seizing the opportunities you have.'
God gave me an actor's role; I have done that well. God gave me now a political role, and I am 100 per cent sure I will perform that well.
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I go to the Himalayas after every film. I go alone. I go to the interiors, to the villages. Being there itself is like meditation.
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The fans had become used to looking toward the scoreboard whenever a gymnast stuck a landing. You could tell they were thinking, 'Was that good enough? Would the numbers read 10.00?' The athlete was looking, too.
Having a track record to live up to and the history of successes had become a hindrance. It becomes harder to break out of what people expect you to do.
If the world couldn't see your results, would you rather be thought of as the world's greatest investor but in reality have the world's worst record? Or be thought of as the world's worst investor when you were actually the best?
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People like us are afraid to leave ball. What else is there to do? When baseball has been your whole life, you can't think about a future without it, so you hang on as long as you can.
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