Sachin Tendulkar's advice to youngsters: Never give up & don't take short cuts

Sachin Tendulkar urged youngsters to face the challenges that come their way

Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has urged youngsters to never give up & avoid shortcuts to achieve success, according to The Hindu. The 42-year-old added that challenges will be present in every field and that youngsters should not be afraid to face them if they are to grow in their respective careers.

Tendulkar was speaking at the final day of a three-day summit organised by the International Advertising Association (India chapter) in Kochi as part of its silver jubilee celebrations. On the occasion of Teacher’s Day, the master-blaster had sound words of advice for the younger generation.

“If you are interested is playing cricket and scoring runs, you do that. But there are going to be challenges. Don’t shy away from challenges. Because in any profession you will find challenges,” he said. “Don’t think that in cricket if you find challenges, think of something else. You are going to find challenges there as well. Embrace those challenges and focus on solutions and not problems.”

Tendulkar talked about his own struggles while growing up as a cricketer and advised the youngsters to follow his way when faced with a problem. He had earlier in the day tweeted about an incident with his coach Ramakant Achrekar that was a turning point in his career.

“There were (a) number of challenges when I played cricket. Then I tried to find solutions with the help of the people I trusted. And that is what my advice would be. Literally doesn’t matter what you are in life...But whatever field you choose to be...then in that field, you cannot find short-cuts,” he said.

“Yes, sometimes I feel that I have really tried hard, and it just not happened and take a step back. Actually, take one more step further and success would be yours. I would encourage you to take that extra step...when you think that it is time to give up. Don’t give up.”

Tendulkar also talked about how he has stayed away from the habits of drinking and smoking, personally as well as abstaining from brand promotions, despite being one of the most marketable sportspersons in India.

“One thing my father told me... try not to promote tobacco and alcohol. So those are the two things I stayed away from,” Tendulkar said.