Mumbai: On the third and final day of Goafest 2024 a Knowledge Seminar, presented by ABP News was titled ‘Embracing Change: Lessons from The Field to Life’. It featured former cricketer and former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly alongside moderator Boria Majumdar, an Indian sports journalist, historian, and writer.
In this session, Ganguly shared insights gleaned from his career, offering lessons on adaptation and resilience both on and off the field. Guiding the discussion, Majumdar facilitated a dialogue on the transformative power of embracing change, illustrating how principles learned in sport can be applied to navigate life’s challenges with courage and determination.
From being captain to nobody to being dropped, adversities affect everyone, and the downs taught Mr Ganguly to appreciate the ups. His journey underscores how even the most successful individuals face challenges, and how these low points provide valuable perspective on the highs of their careers. He said, “Nothing taught me better than sport; it’s a leveller. You know, every next inning, you start from zero.”
He attributed the sport of cricket with imparting a valuable lesson: the ability to instinctively respond with an enthusiastic “I’ll do it!” when tasked with a request. This mindset, honed through his experiences on the pitch, has proven invaluable in his personal and professional life beyond the sport. His parting words were a testament to resilience and embracing change, “Circumstances will change, what doesn’t and mustn’t change, for you, is your faith and belief!”
In recounting his journey, Ganguly emphasized the importance of perseverance and a positive attitude. He discussed how the challenges he faced, including being dropped from the team and later reinstated, taught him to maintain perspective and focus on continuous improvement. This resilience, he explained, is crucial not just in sports but in all areas of life.
