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(141): Ronaldo, Osaka and Us: Between grit and rethinking

  By Muhsin Ibrahim (Twitter: @muhsin234)   Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, is unquestionably one of the greatest footballers in the world. Needless to say, he has lifted almost all trophies, except the World Cup. Notwithstanding, his recent performance at Manchester United is anything but superb. I am not a football pundit, but I am old enough to understand when someone is no longer in their prime or when the odds no longer favour them. Naomi Osaka, 24, is a much younger athlete than Ronaldo. She had a winning streak, including defeating her role model, the undisputable tennis GOAT, Sareena Williams. However, Lady Luck stopped smiling at her after that remarkable performance and victories. Unlike her much older athlete colleague (i.e., Ronaldo), she didn’t summon her grit at that time. Instead, she had a rethink. Thus, she tried the fashion industry and, well, succeeded. In his book, Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know , Adam Grant subtly criticises Angel...