Life Lessons from Cricket: Building 20 Qualities for a Successful Life by Vimal Kumar , Ashish Ambasta

 Life Lessons from Cricket: Building 20 Qualities for a Successful Life by Vimal Kumar ,  Ashish Ambasta | Book Review

"The ability to withstand temptation and continuously do what needs to be done is the hallmark of a disciplined person."

"Life Lessons from Cricket" by Vimal Kumar and Ashish Ambasta ingeniously translates the essence of cricket into a self-improvement guide, offering readers a roadmap to success through the sport’s timeless wisdom. The book interweaves leadership, teamwork, and personal growth with cricketing anecdotes, drawing insights from legends like MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Ben Stokes, and Sourav Ganguly.

The book is structured around "20 essential qualities" that contribute to both personal and professional success. These qualities, ranging from patience, discipline, and resilience to leadership, adaptability, and teamwork, are explored through real-life cricketing events and personalities. Each chapter draws on iconic cricketing moments and lesser-known tales, weaving them into meaningful insights about leadership, ethics, mental strength, and adaptability.

The authors draw parallels between the high-pressure environment of cricket and the real-world struggles of individuals striving for success. Their anecdotes, drawn from cricketing history and personal insights, are both entertaining and enlightening.

This book covers a range of topics, from personal traits to team-building skills. From empathy and humility to perseverance and resilience, the authors have specific stories for nurturing many such qualities. Insights from real life accompany each topic, providing readers with practical applications that can be integrated into their own lives. By weaving together anecdotes from cricket legends and everyday heroes, the authors inspire readers to cultivate these essential traits, ultimately guiding them on their journey toward personal and professional growth.

From building relationships to developing leadership qualities, each chapter has a roadmap to elevate the self and inspiring stories from the gentleman’s sport. From M.S. Dhoni, Tendulkar, and Rahul Dravid, the stories range to contemporary cricketers like Hardik, Rohit Sharma, etc. The combination of cricket’s stories with personal growth adds a unique feature to the book.

The author shares many insider stories from cricket because we often watch the game but rarely focus on what we can learn from it. The author uses simple and easy language, explaining all concepts with examples. At the end of each chapter, he provides insights on how we can apply these lessons in our lives.

The writing is easily comprehensible and has that essence of hope across the book that made me want to keep reading. The pitch-perfect parallels being drawn between the sport and real life were amazing, and so was the decision to discuss some of the most iconic and important incidents of the sport. The fact that the very first chapter itself has a discussion about the Indian cricket team's road to winning the 1983 WCC had me gripped!

This captivating journey not only highlights the triumphs and struggles of the players but also serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and teamwork. Each page offers insights that resonate beyond the cricket field, making it a compelling read for both sports enthusiasts and those seeking inspiration in their own lives. 

Overall, The book is an interesting read for the fans of nonfiction as well as cricket. The book discusses several unknown stories of cricket, which will help the reader on their journey to reach their full potential.

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