Ali and never quitting
Chris Guest
Risk Management Leader on the NEOM SINDALAH ISLAND Giga Project l Compliance and Tax Leader l Risk Advisor l FIFA World Cup 2022 PMO Risk and Compliance Consultant
"Winners are not those who never fail. They are those who never quit"
The images are legendary - Ali down on the deck, Ali lying back on the ropes in the 11th or 12th round virtually out on his feet (the "rope-a-dope" strategy) - what then unfolded is what made "The Greatest" indeed the greatest of all time - Ali would gather his inner resources and come roaring back often to win on a KO in the 14th or 15th round, otherwise to take the fight from his opponent on points by superior tactics and sheer lion-hearted force of will.
Let's not forget that Ali's era was marked by some of the greatest gladiators in boxing history - Frazier, Foreman, Norton, Shavers - yet he always had the edge.
If we can learn just one thing from the greatest boxer and one of the greatest human beings of all times it's simply this :
NEVER QUIT!
In this regard let us agree with all his fans and admirers : "I am Ali!"
Executive Risk and Insurance Leader with Extensive Global Multinational Experience driving innovation, cost efficiency and transparency
3 年A lot of valuable lessons to be learned from the life of this man, inside and outside the ring. Thanks for sharing Chris
Director at NPM Pty Ltd
7 年A most valuable lesson to all those that aspire to become the best they can be. Thank You Chris