Cristiano Ronaldo’s Secrets to Success
Skill Development Expert Profile — Cristiano Ronaldo
Born on the small island of Madeira in a working-class neighbourhood, Cristiano followed his dream of becoming the best football player in the world. He dedicated his life and designed every action around how to improve his performance as a player.
What did Cristiano do to become a five-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, as the best footballer in the world, and what can we learn from him about what it takes to become the best?
Following his dream
“I remember leaving home. My siblings were crying, my mother too. Even my father was more emotional that day. But they knew it was an opportunity I wanted in life.” — Cristiano Ronaldo
As a child, Cristiano was very talented, much better than most of his teammates. He already dreamt of becoming the best in the world. Others were laughing at his dream, but Cristiano was serious. He was, however, living in a remote location, without the best opportunities to develop as a player.
‘If you don’t believe you are the best, then you will never achieve all that you are capable of.’ -Cristiano Ronaldo
