Seven things to learn from Rahul Dravid

Calling it the day at the right time

Rahul Dravid announced his retirement in 2012 after the disastrous series in Australia! Though there were calls for retirement of all senior players including himself, there was no immediate threat for his place as he had three successful series before the tour Down Under.

He could have waited for few more months for the home series against New Zealand, in which, he could have got a chance to leave the arena playing his last Test in Bangalore, amidst the loud cheers of his home crowd!

Instead he chose to announce his retirement in front of a sparse gathering of reporters. During that press meet, he reasoned that the youngsters coming into his place should get ample time and chances to get settled, using home series's advantage before they tour for a tougher away series.

Learning Takeaway - In everyone's career, there comes a time when one has to say goodbye to the profession of his/her liking. People in services get to retire after certain age, but those working in a dynamic environment like Sports and Business may face the exit any time. People working in such a dynamic environment either should always keep evolving or make way for others who can do the same work in better way.