Thoughts in general

Decision making is probably one of the most crucial aspects that a kid or a youth needs to learn. Prior to making my way to the US for my bachelors, I don't remember having to take many decisions.  My parents always assisted or took decisions for me.  However, I believe decision making is an art that needs to be inculcated in kids from an early age even letting them take decisions on even trivial things like deciding between 2 candies, 2 dresses he/she may like.   When I left home for higher studies, this is one aspect that I hated as I had to take every single decision myself and stand by it.  I must say that it was especially difficult in the beginning as I was solely responsible for the consequences of my decisions.  Decisions need to taken in every sphere of life: I am not earning or earning enough.  Do I spend my hard earned savings on something I don't need even though I may look cooler with those shades or perfume or a new top or whatever. My be...

As a kid, when you pick up the bat and hit your first ball, it feels heavenly.  There won't be many kids who don't like batting.  However, when the kid starts growing up and starts playing well, expectations start growing from within the house & from coaches to perform.  Once this happens, I personally feel the joy of bat hitting the ball or just having fun playing the wonderful game somehow starts dimming.   Disclaimer:  I am not a psychologist or a certified professional cricket coach.  All the tips below are from my experience of overcoming challenges during my life and almost all of them relate to how you face or react to a particular situation. Here are my tips to approach batting: 1. Just enjoy the game 2. When you prepare to face the first ball, take a few deep breaths and release it slowly 3. You need to hear just dead air and your eyes focused towards the bowler 4. If you get beaten, repeat #2 and get ready again. If you do this, I guarant...