The Unicorn of Cricket - MS Dhoni
Cricket Era Ends for the Legend - MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15, 2020.
Under his captaincy, India won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2010 and 2016 Asia Cups, the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. A right-handed middle-order batsman and wicket-keeper, Dhoni is one of the highest run-scorers in One Day Internationals (ODIs) with more than 10,000 runs scored and is considered an effective "finisher" in limited-overs formats. He is also regarded by some as one of the best wicket-keepers and captains in modern limited-overs international cricket.
Dhoni is an inspiration for entrepreneurs to win, to lead and to conquer their goals. They are constantly under pressure to perform on multiple fronts. At 100X.VC we like to work with entrepreneurs who are ready to take multiple roles in business and lead to success. Founders need to be resource and responsibility hungry. When in 2014, MS Dhoni first spotted his beard getting white and was asked about the pressure which comes with leading India in all three formats of the game.
"It's like having 100 kgs put over you. That's good enough to weigh you down. After that even if you put a mountain, it will not make a difference."
Entrepreneurs have to manage work-life balance constantly and set priorities between their personal and work life. For the entrepreneur in their life the most important this is their passion, their idea, the mission of their startup and then rest follows. At 100X.VC while listening to the pitch we like to see a purpose why the entrepreneur is building this company. In entrepreneurship, you persevere only if you are on a mission. In an interview, Dhoni explained his priorities didn't change post marriage and that playing for India was of utmost importance always.
“I tell my wife she is only the third most important thing after my country and my parents, in that order."
At 100X.VC we understand there will be failures in our invested startups. We view failure as an event and move to the next opportunity to make it successful. Mistakes and failures are inevitable in the journey of entrepreneurship. No matter how much planning you do, if you’re building something new and innovative, you’re going to encounter unknown twists and turns along the way. One of the most important things that differentiate founders is their approach to handling failures. When MS Dhoni was asked halfway into a series if India had already conceded defeat.
"Till the full stop doesn't come, the sentence is not complete."
Investor relations are very important for entrepreneurs. When bad news comes, it is usually without warning. Situations develop fast and often responses must be as quick. Investors can feel taken by surprise and fear being out of the loop. You have bad news to share and first thought come to the mind - So What Do I Do Now? Frequent and honest communications are essential in tough times. MS Dhoni usually didn't mince his words after a poor display.
I won't count it as a bad performance. It was so bad that I can't count it as a performance.
Team communication is key to the success of any startup. The human response to receiving bad news follows something called the Change Curve. This is a series of stages progressing through blaming others, blaming self, uncertainty, acceptance, problem-solving and moving on. The words of wisdom said by MS Dhoni in the huddle before India's successful defence of a below-par total in the 2013 Champions Trophy final.
God is not coming to save us.
Above 5 quotes of Dhoni makes him a Unicorn of Cricket
National honours
2018: Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award.
2009: Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award.
2007?08: Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India's highest honour given for achievement in sports.
About 100X.VC
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4 年Mentor I like playing ?? and was my beloved game in school.....please help me tulfill my dreams
Experienced team player with outstanding leadership, communication and a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering.
4 年Thanks for Posting and nicely put together. He taught us how to make an impact..by being bold & standing out. So many life lessons from him enjoyed reading it.
President Director - Creating a Sustainable Humane World in Harmony with Nature
4 年Thank you for summing up MS Dhoni as a Unicorn of Cricket....Dhoni, an exceptional humane being at the top of a major world sport bringing joy to a billion people every time he touched the bat or the ball The two quotes, "Till the full stop doesn't come, the sentence is not complete." and God is not coming to save us." makes Dhoni a chaser with the willpower to make the impossible, possible, this being without God coming or without reaching the full stop
Senior Finance, Accounting & Compliance Leader; Business Advisor, Independent Director, Visiting Faculty
4 年Nicely put through article covering the road map & requirement for a startup to succeed