Hey, I just read this interesting piece on News18.com about MS Dhoni and his potential IPL retirement.
It’s got me thinking about how he might announce it.
Remember how he surprised everyone on Instagram back in 2020?
His post was so straightforward that he thanked his fans and followers for their love and support and he announced to consider from 19:29 hours as Retired.
For someone as iconic as Dhoni, such a simple announcement was totally unexpected, but that’s MSD for you—always doing the unexpected.
Now, he hasn’t officially announced his retirement from the IPL yet, but fans are definitely keeping an eye on his Instagram for any big news.
Given how he prefers Instagram over Twitter (or X, as it’s now called), it makes sense.
Dhoni explained his preference, saying he believes nothing good happens on Twitter, especially in India, where there’s always a controversy.
Someone writes something, and it quickly turns into a controversy.
He wondered why he needed to be there.
He mentioned that Twitter used to be limited to 140 characters, which didn’t allow for elaboration.
Instagram was found to be more suitable for his needs.
He likes that a picture or video can be posted and just left.
However, it was noted by him that even Instagram is changing now.
It is still preferred by him, but he is not very active because it is felt by him that fewer distractions are better.
It was added by him that occasionally, something is posted for the fans so they know he is somewhere good, in good hands, doing what he likes.
Reading about Dhoni’s approach to social media reminded me of something else he said that’s super relevant.
He talked about how to deal with defeat and unmet goals.
Learning something from the experience and detaching slightly from the result was advised by him.
It was acknowledged by him that everyone feels hurt when they lose or don’t achieve their target, but it was emphasized that what’s important is to take the learnings out of it.
It was pointed out by Dhoni that in modern times, people are so focused on the result that it is kept on their minds.
Later, when moving on is started, the right thing is done by taking the learnings out of the experience.
Not focusing on the result but on identifying areas for improvement to achieve the target, whether it’s the next game or the next quarter, was emphasized by him.
This perspective is such a great reminder that focusing on the journey and the lessons we learn is more important than just the outcome.
Whether it’s in cricket, work, or life in general, it’s about growing and improving, not just winning.
So, while we wait to see if Dhoni drops any big news on Instagram, let’s take a page from his book and remember to focus on the lessons, not just the results.
And who knows, maybe we’ll be inspired to handle our own challenges with a bit more grace and wisdom, just like MSD.
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