All posts tagged: Motivation

How Usain Bolt found motivation again to win 100 metres gold at the Rio Olympics | Sport-others News

How Usain Bolt found motivation again to win 100 metres gold at the Rio Olympics | Sport-others News

Before Usain Bolt became the first man to win three consecutive 100 metre Olympic gold medals at the 2016 Rio Games he was struggling with motivation but a podcast which featured his ‘biggest competitor’ Justin Gatlin fired him up. USA’s Gatlin had said on the podcast that he was going to win and that lit the fire again for Bolt, widely recognised as the greatest track and field athlete. “I remember in 2016, it was coming up to my last Olympics and my biggest competitor was Justin Gatlin and throughout the year I was struggling with motivation because I had won everything… and I was like going to training and the older you get the harder it gets. I was just tired and everyday was like work and I got injured and it was double the work for me. It was hard to motivate myself everyday,” Bolt told the High Performance podcast. But Gatlin saying that he would travel around the world with the Olympic medal around his neck motivated Bolt to train harder than …

Shah Rukh Khan’s inspiring quotes to fuel your Monday blues with motivation

Shah Rukh Khan’s inspiring quotes to fuel your Monday blues with motivation

Shah Rukh Khan, known for his inspiring words, has often shared quotes that resonate deeply with fans looking for motivation. One of his best pieces of advice for overcoming challenges is, “Success is not a good teacher, failure makes you humble.”  This quote serves as a reminder that setbacks can shape us and lead to personal growth. For Monday motivation, SRK’s wisdom offers a perfect start to the week: “Don’t become a philosopher before you become rich.” His words encourage taking action and learning from life’s experiences before reflecting too deeply. Here are 13 best quotes by Shah Rukh Khan that prove he’s a man of many words: 1. “As cynical as it sounds, failure is something you face alone. Success has a lot of masters, friends, and well-wishers, but failure is lonely. Still, it’s just as textured as success.” 2. “There is no such thing as normal, normal is just another word for lifeless.”  3. “If I can’t do it with skill and talent, then I’d better get into the hearts of people. And if they are …

“They’re Going To Kill Us”: Carlos Alcaraz Hits Out At Tennis Calendar, Complains Lack Of Motivation

Carlos Alcaraz hit out at the tennis calendar on Saturday, claiming the schedule is “going to kill us”. The 21-year-old French Open and Wimbledon champion is currently taking part in the Laver Cup, his 14th tournament of the year. Before arriving in Berlin, the Spanish star had already played 50 singles matches in 2024, winning three titles and also collecting a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. “Probably they are going to kill us in some way,” Alcaraz said Saturday after defeating Ben Shelton in straight sets at the Laver Cup. Alcaraz said that players had different opinions on the topic, but in his view “the calendar is so tight”, adding “right now there are a lot of injuries.” “Right now a lot of good players are going to miss a lot of tournaments because of that.” He added that the crowded schedule meant he sometimes struggled to motivate himself on the tour. “Sometimes, you don’t want to go to a tournament. I’m not going to lie — I have felt this way …

‘You don’t need extra motivation’: Mitchell Starc on coping criticism about his IPL price tag | Ipl News

Mitchell Starc says he doesn’t need extra motivation after being brutally criticised for his below par performance, given his whopping “price tag” in the first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Starc, who was bought for a record 24.75 crore by Kolkata Knight Riders, was magnificent in the business end of the tournament. He ended up with 17 wickets, including five in the two knock-out games, to engineer a dominant title triumph for the Shah Rukh Khan-owned team. “You don’t need extra motivation. I am here as an overseas international. It’s not like for that last night (Qualifier 1) or this final that I have been brought over here,” he told reporters after the IPL final. Mitchell Starc rattled SRH with the early strike in the IPL 2024 final. (Sportzpics) “I am glad to contribute. There are jokes throughout and there is only friendly banter and price tags don’t bother me now as I have had plenty of critics throughout my career.” Starc on his future Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has hinted that he …

Rajkumar Rao reveals that the motivation behind him buying a house was SRK

Recently, Rajkumar Rao bought a luxurious Rs. 44 crore house in Mumbai from Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor. Recalling an anecdote of his decision to buy this particular property, he said that the inspiration behind him buying this extravagant property was Shah Rukh Khan.  As Rajkumar spoke about his new house he recalled Shah Rukh’s exact words of inspiration to him that left the actor fascinated. He told him that whenever you buy a house, always buy one which is a little beyond your means due to which you will work harder and want to earn it.  The actor’s upcoming projects are Stree 2, a horror-comedy, directed by Amar Kaushik co-starring Shraddha Kapoor, Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurrana and Pankaj Tripathi. In addition to this, the actor is currently shooting along with Triptii Dimri for Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video.  Source link

Monday Motivation: Steal Mandira Bedi`s fitness routine to tone up!

Mandira Bedi Birthday 2024: From starting out on the unique TV show Shanti on Doordarshan to showing that women can also host cricket matches, Mandira Bedi has made significant progress in the world of Entertainment. Beyond her skills on screen, she`s also admired for inspiring many on their fitness journeys. Many people really look up to the actress as a fitness role model. Mandira is getting older like a fitness beast. To celebrate her birthday today, let`s remember all the times she showed her strength during her workout sessions. The actress sees fitness as a regular part of her life, something she doesn`t skip even on Sundays. Mandira sticks to this principle, “All the exercises: 1 minute each. The whole circuit repeated 4 times.” While she is determined to abide by it all, she doesn’t shy away from anything.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Mandira Bedi (@mandirabedi) Mandira excels in anything related to fitness. In …

‘The thought of winning another trophy is a great motivation,’ says Jayesh Rane

Mumbai City FC have been one of the most impressive teams this season in the ISL and are coming into the final rounds of the league stage on the back of an 8-game unbeaten streak. The Islanders, who are the holders of the ISL League Winners Shield from the last season, take on Odisha FC (8 April) at home and then Mohun Bagan SG (15 April) in what is set to be a classic encounter on the last day of the league stage. However, the team is focussed and are taking it one day at a time. Midfielder Jayesh Rane said, “We are definitely focussed towards winning the ISL League Winners Shield and the ISL title after that. And we are taking it one game at a time.” Rane has been one of the key members of the Mumbai City FC engine room and his form will be important for the Islanders in the final rounds. “I don’t do anything special or extra before any big game, because I consider all the games equally important, …

Monday Motivation: Giorgia Andriani`s high-intensity workout sets fitness goals

Giorgia Andriani is known to be one of the fittest actors in Bollywood, recognized for her impeccable style and fitness. The actress shared a glimpse into her workout session, serving some major Monday motivation. If you don`t have any plans for this V-Day, take inspiration from Giorgia`s latest Instagram post, which shows her working out in a fitness studio alongside Yash Birla. The actress performed some major exercises, engaging in a series of impactful workouts that targeted both her legs and torso. Giorgia seamlessly incorporated a dynamic CrossFit workout into her routine, demonstrating strength and agility. The vigorous session was followed by a cool-down period where she delved into meditation. Not to forget her workout outfit; the actress chose a simple monochromatic activewear look, pairing a gray top with light gray shorts and thigh-high socks, making a fashion statement. She kept her hair tied in a ponytail with loose bangs to complete her whole look.           View this post on Instagram                     …

‘Rejection is my motivation’- Chamari Athapaththu on initial WPL snub

Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu on Tuesday said that she was surprised after not getting selected initially during the Women’s Premier League auction. The captain of the ‘ICC women’s ODI team of the Year 2023’ and Women’s Big Bash League’s second-highest scorer Athapaththu was not picked in the auction held here in December but was subsequently roped in by UP Warriorz after England’s Lauren Bell pulled out from the WPL. “I was not shocked, I was surprised because they didn’t pick me after the auction but these things are not in my control,” Athapaththu said during a virtual interaction. “I think (about) what I can control, I don’t want to take too much pressure on my shoulders because these decisions are taken by someone, some coaches, some (people in the) management,” she added further. “I always think (about) what I can control, I can control my batting and my bowling. I take these decisions in good spirits and do my best. If someone asks me, ‘Are you coming?’ Then I say, ‘Okay, I’ll come’. If …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Gym Post Is The Perfect Fitness Motivation

Samantha shared this image. (courtesy: samantharuthprabhuoffl New Delhi: Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s fitness game can give Gen Z a run for their money. On Monday, Samantha’s friend, fitness enthusiast Aman Karani, gave a shout-out to the actress for her disciplined lifestyle. Sharing a still of Samantha, Aman talked about how the actress is always up for a challenge. In the pic, Samantha is  seen flashing her million-dollar smile at the camera. The actress chose a deep sea green athleisure set and styled it with an olive green crop top. A black cap complemented her gym look. Along with the picture, Aman wrote, “She doesn’t frown on extra sets, her weapon is a killer smile.” Samantha re-shared the post on her Instagram stories and dropped a red heart emoticon. Check out Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s latest picture here: Samantha Ruth Prabhu loves to share pictures and videos from her workout diaries on Instagram. Earlier, she shared a picture of herself doing a plank. Dressed in a black sports bra and grey trousers, Samantha is seen performing a plank. …