Sport is a source of inspiration, also for entrepreneurs. And one of the best athletes of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo, is an even better example. The Portuguese footballer, who aspires to win his second Ballon d’Or, has a series of qualities that anyone needs to succeed in life, especially in the business world.
Ronaldo himself is also aware of the importance of entrepreneurship, and after investing in businesses such as fashion or leisure in the past, he has now directed his support towards start-ups.
Thus, Cristiano Ronaldo has seven characteristics (7 is precisely his number at Real Madrid and the Portuguese team) that any entrepreneur needs if he wants to be successful.
1. Determination
If a characteristic defines Cristiano Ronaldo it is his determination when he decides his objective. Few footballers throughout history have reached his level when it comes to fighting for what he wants. His determination allows him to be clear about his goals and optimize his energy to achieve them. It is no different for entrepreneurs. A good businessman takes the time to analyze the situation, and even to make a decision. But once established, he must show security and firmness to carry it out.
2. Self-confidence
The Portuguese footballer has never doubted his abilities as a player. He is sure that he can achieve any goal he sets for himself. An entrepreneur who wants to achieve success must show the same security in his idea. You have to be positive, without ever losing realism. And it is important to know how to transfer that trust to others, to get the best out of the project.
3. Training
Ronaldo was very clear from a young age that he wanted to be a footballer. For this, he trained every day of his life, with perseverance, to achieve the goal that he finally achieved. And there are many colleagues who point out that despite his quality, he is the one who tries the most in all training sessions. In the case of entrepreneurs, instead of training, what they have to do is train. , train, learn, have some knowledge.
4. Teamwork
No matter how good Ronaldo is, he can’t achieve anything on his own. He made it clear when he signed for Real Madrid: “the players who have arrived must fit in well with those who are already there so that together we can win many things.” For an entrepreneur, individualism leads nowhere. You have to know how to delegate tasks in order to grow, and promote cooperation and synergy to get the best out of each worker.
5. Internationalization
There was a time for Cristiano Ronaldo when he could no longer grow at his club, Sporting Lisbon, but he was not afraid to expand his field of action and go abroad in search of better opportunities. Specifically, he went to England, to Manchester United, where he achieved numerous successes, before continuing his expansion in Madrid. In the case of companies, however small they may be, they cannot limit themselves to looking only in their own territory, especially with the current internal consumption crisis. Therefore, they must bet on internationalization.
6. Communication
For a long time, Cristiano Ronaldo marred his successes by controversial statements off the pitch. However, for some time now he has dedicated himself to speaking in the field, leaving controversy aside. He even ignored some statements by the FIFA president, Sepp Blatter, to which he preferred to answer with goals. Good communication is also basic for entrepreneurs. You have to know how to communicate and express yourself to deal with investors, customers, suppliers, employees, etc.
7. Passion
But, above all, , which allows you to overcome all the problems and move on. When a business is truly passionate, it is easier to face the long nights and days of hard work, and overcome the most difficult days, which always come.
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