Birthday special - 5 qualities of successful MS Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the finest Indian cricket team captain, who has led the Indian side to win three different ICC trophies, a feat that no other captain has ever achieved, turns 37 today.

He has always been a motivation for youngsters, not just because of his game, but also his adorable personality. Though people worship Sachin as the God of Cricket, for cricket lovers, Dhoni is no less than a God for us. And on the occasion of Mahi's 37th birthday, we would like to share some of the exceptional qualities that he has shown in his more than a decade-long career.

He has been the pride of India for a very long time. Be it his extraordinary wicketkeeping skills or playing some supportive knocks for his side. If you wish to be as successful, then you must imbibe these 5 things that define MS Dhoni.

#1 Be confident

During childhood, MS was interested in Football. His school coach suggested him to give a shot to cricket as well. His coach was right, his goalkeeping skills paid off well as he turned into a talented wicket-keeper-batsman. His journey with the Indian team was so inspiring that it influenced, writer and director Neeraj Pandey, to make his biopic, Dhoni: The Untold Story.

Despite coming from a humble background, Dhoni never lacked confidence. He has always been confident about himself and believed in his capabilities. If you remember, after getting charge for captaincy, he took some major decisions of dropping the seniors from the team. He did not fear what media or fans would say and his decision proved right.

#2 Stay focused

MS never lost his focus, no matter what. Even after losing some crucial matches, he was criticized multiple times, but chose to stay focus and move ahead.

I don't think any Indian player has received criticism and appraise more than MS Dhoni. He is being disliked by many Indian cricket fans. Be like Mahi, ignore the naysayers, ignore the haters and focus on your ultimate goal.

#3 Pressure handling

How beautifully he handled the pressure of world cup final!

Taking his team out of difficult situations is his specialty. Otherwise, why else people would call him ‘Captain Cool’. He has been able to take some crucial decisions pretty elegantly, all credit to his cool attitude and gentle behavior. Most importantly, it's about being you. No matter how many voices you are hearing, one thing that will bring you sure success is to think independently and act calmly. Exactly like MS.

#4 No fear of failures

One thing you need to remember always that failure is a path to your success. There has been no leader in the past who hasn’t failed. Similarly, Dhoni faced multiple failures after the 2011 world cup. But he accepted each of them and continued to perform well and grow along with the entire team.

Failures are a part of life if you enjoy the best and then be prepared to face the worst as well. Life challenges you, tests you on many occasions. It is up to you how well you can handle pressure and get out of complicated situations, Mahi has been able to do this elegantly in the past. Can you?

Can you have that exceptional pressure handling skills, do you not fear failures? If you answer in affirmative, then yes you may achieve success like the superstar.

#5 Be humble

Dhoni gained success, money, fame at a very young age. Yet, he is known to be humble and modest. Have you ever seen him showing off or misbehaving? He has always appraised everyone for a good performance and even thanked his seniors for teaching him important lessons.

Mahi never hesitates in teaching his youngsters, giving his extraordinary skills to others. And this is a quality that a real master possesses. One who is a giver will always get back.

So, for a Mahi fan, this is a perfect return gift. It's amazing if you have these extraordinary qualities, if not, then try to adopt them while keeping your originality.

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