The name Ousmane Dembele is well known to football enthusiasts. He is one of France’s leading professional footballers and is regarded as one of the finest wingers in the world. His pace and his ability to use both feet with equal effectiveness are considered among the defining features of his game. When fully fit, Dembele is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous attacking players in world football.
However, these achievements did not come to him overnight. There was a period in his life when he faced difficulties both professionally and personally. There was hardly a game in which he escaped injury. In fact, there were times when he spent more time in hospitals than on the football pitch. Yet, how was he eventually able to attain such remarkable success?
At one stage, he was addicted to video games. He would play late into the night and junk food was another major temptation. As a result, his training suffered and his fitness declined, making injuries a frequent occurrence. It was during this phase that he got married.
After his marriage, his life underwent a complete transformation. His wife was the driving force behind that change. With love and care, she brought discipline into his life. She helped him overcome his addiction to video games, discouraged him from eating junk food, ensured that he never neglected his training and encouraged him to pay greater attention to his fitness. As she stood by him, correcting his weaknesses and strengthening his positive habits in every aspect of life, those changes were reflected in his performances on the football field as well.
This is where the importance of a partner becomes evident. From husbands and wives to business partners, the people who share our journey occupy a significant place in our lives. They have the power either to help us grow or to hold us back. Those who stand beside us play a crucial role in leading us toward greater achievements and success. Friends, life partners and colleagues all fall into this category.
If our partners are capable of identifying the reasons behind our failures, suggesting ways to avoid repeating them and helping us build consistently on our successes, both our professional and personal lives become richer and more fulfilling. On the other hand, if our partner is not a good influence, we may suffer many kinds of losses.
Whatever the nature of the relationship may be, if you have a good partner, you will be able to reach greater heights in life. May your partnerships be strong and may you also be able to protect and preserve them from being damaged.
Regards
Prof Antoney P Joseph
