As we know Shuttler's flick: making every match count is the biography of Pullela Gopichand so now let us know a little bit about him. Pullela Gopichand is a former badminton player and is well known for winning the All England Open Badminton Championship in 2001. He is the receiver of prestigious awards like the Arjuna award, Padma Shri, Padma Bhusan, Dronacharya award and many more. He also founded Gopichand Badminton Academy in 2008 and since then he is working as a coach who has produced players like Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu under his guidance.
Now you will think that Ahh I ain't interested in sports then why should I read the biography of a former sportsman? Then let me tell you, this is much more than just a biography, this is a treasure of pragmatic wisdom which can be applied in every walk of life. The learnings discussed act like a dose of motivation with a realistic approach that will help you in becoming more productive.
Sharing some of the insights gathered from this book:
🌿 A physical setback is not a deal-breaker as long as your mind is in your control.
🌿Facilities don't make champions, challenges do.
🌿Resources could be scarce but a person who has a resourceful mindset will never be set back.
🌿Bird that sits on your hands also shits on your hands. That's a part of nurturing process.
🌿 A true champion is someone who can look back into his past and can say that he has no regrets and is happy with his efforts no matter what the output has been.
Post-Covid our lives are not the same anymore, this new normal is very discouraging at times and I must say the valuable insights shared in this book helped me a lot in coping with post-covid anxiety and depression issues.
Also, Priya Kumar has done commendable work. I loved the flow of the book. I don't think a biography can be co-authored in a better way. I have fallen for her narration style. Just trust me and don't give even a second thought before picking this up. Hope you pick it up super soon.
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Book: Shuttler's FlickAuthor: Pullela Gopichand with Priya KumarGenre: Autobiography/MotivationPages: 359Rating: 4/5To all the fans and followers of badminton and sports, Pullela Gopichand needs no introduction. A great player, a great coach, and a great personality, Gopichand is a hero for many. Being a follower of badminton myself, this book was such a delight to read. It is not like any other autobiography where the story of the personality goes on and not like any motivational book where there is only information and situations which helps to be motivated. This book is a perfect blend of both the genres, autobiography, and motivation.At the start of each chapter, there is a general point of view and discussion type writing whose strings are attached to the life of Gopichand but will help everyone, it doesn't matter if they belong to the sports field or not. After it, Gopichand's story in his own words is there which is the highlight of the book that I liked and connected with the most. Then in some chapters are writing and the points of view of personalities related to Gopichand, like his parents and his students.There are many life learning lessons there in the book, especially for students. As a student myself, I connected and find the answers to so many things in the book which honestly I was not expecting. I highlighted so many portions of this book, and it was all worth it. Although in the starting, the writing with which the chapters started looked a little preachy to me, as the book progressed and came into the middle, it changed. It became more practical, personal, and precise, which contained till the end and that I thoroughly enjoyed.Also, the cover of the book is gorgeous and Mridu Agarwal has done a commendable job.I will recommend this book not only to the fans of badminton and sports or the ones who want to know about Pullela Gopichand but to the students as well because there are so many things which can be learned and applied to daily life.
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Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 28 April 2022
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Book: Shuttler's Flick
Author: Pullela Gopichand with Priya Kumar
Genre: Autobiography/Motivation
Pages: 359
Rating: 4/5
To all the fans and followers of badminton and sports, Pullela Gopichand needs no introduction. A great player, a great coach, and a great personality, Gopichand is a hero for many. Being a follower of badminton myself, this book was such a delight to read. It is not like any other autobiography where the story of the personality goes on and not like any motivational book where there is only information and situations which helps to be motivated. This book is a perfect blend of both the genres, autobiography, and motivation.
At the start of each chapter, there is a general point of view and discussion type writing whose strings are attached to the life of Gopichand but will help everyone, it doesn't matter if they belong to the sports field or not. After it, Gopichand's story in his own words is there which is the highlight of the book that I liked and connected with the most. Then in some chapters are writing and the points of view of personalities related to Gopichand, like his parents and his students.
There are many life learning lessons there in the book, especially for students. As a student myself, I connected and find the answers to so many things in the book which honestly I was not expecting. I highlighted so many portions of this book, and it was all worth it. Although in the starting, the writing with which the chapters started looked a little preachy to me, as the book progressed and came into the middle, it changed. It became more practical, personal, and precise, which contained till the end and that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Also, the cover of the book is gorgeous and Mridu Agarwal has done a commendable job.
I will recommend this book not only to the fans of badminton and sports or the ones who want to know about Pullela Gopichand but to the students as well because there are so many things which can be learned and applied to daily life.
Author: Pullela Gopichand with Priya Kumar
Genre: Autobiography/Motivation
Pages: 359
Rating: 4/5
To all the fans and followers of badminton and sports, Pullela Gopichand needs no introduction. A great player, a great coach, and a great personality, Gopichand is a hero for many. Being a follower of badminton myself, this book was such a delight to read. It is not like any other autobiography where the story of the personality goes on and not like any motivational book where there is only information and situations which helps to be motivated. This book is a perfect blend of both the genres, autobiography, and motivation.
At the start of each chapter, there is a general point of view and discussion type writing whose strings are attached to the life of Gopichand but will help everyone, it doesn't matter if they belong to the sports field or not. After it, Gopichand's story in his own words is there which is the highlight of the book that I liked and connected with the most. Then in some chapters are writing and the points of view of personalities related to Gopichand, like his parents and his students.
There are many life learning lessons there in the book, especially for students. As a student myself, I connected and find the answers to so many things in the book which honestly I was not expecting. I highlighted so many portions of this book, and it was all worth it. Although in the starting, the writing with which the chapters started looked a little preachy to me, as the book progressed and came into the middle, it changed. It became more practical, personal, and precise, which contained till the end and that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Also, the cover of the book is gorgeous and Mridu Agarwal has done a commendable job.
I will recommend this book not only to the fans of badminton and sports or the ones who want to know about Pullela Gopichand but to the students as well because there are so many things which can be learned and applied to daily life.
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Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 21 May 2022
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Growing up i learned about a sport mostly through one person, be it sachin for cricket, usha for track and field, anand for chess and pullela gopichand for badminton. These were all the champions who proved their mettle time and again in respective fields eventually becoming the sport itself. It's hard to imagine them apart from the sport, so were the accolades they gained for the sport and for the country in international forums.
Shuttler's flick by Pullela gopichand with priya kumar is an account of gopi's badminton journey, being a child with keen interest in sport to the world champion we all know and the coach he is today, training and guiding the present and future badminton champions of India.
Gopi's is a journey of pure grit and perseverance. Through this account we get to know what goes into becoming a Champion, it's not always the best of the resources that makes one a champion but it's raw talent, consistency and right mindset. Gopi mastered the art of taking control of the game and opponent's mindset, eventually leading the opponent to play his game and lose to his tricks. Sports are not always won on hard work but also through right mindset.
Knowing self is one thing and taking actions accordingly is another thing. Many a times we tend to overestimate ourselves, tend to live in illusions and when reality knocks us down, it'll be a while to get back on feet which costs us heavily in the long run. Gopi always knew himself, so he planned his intense training and stuck to it day after day which he now teaches in his academy.
There are very few in every field who redefines the space and creates new benchmark for the generations to come and pullela gopichand is one such person whose legacy be talked forever in the sports fraternity.
Shuttler's flick by Pullela gopichand with priya kumar is an account of gopi's badminton journey, being a child with keen interest in sport to the world champion we all know and the coach he is today, training and guiding the present and future badminton champions of India.
Gopi's is a journey of pure grit and perseverance. Through this account we get to know what goes into becoming a Champion, it's not always the best of the resources that makes one a champion but it's raw talent, consistency and right mindset. Gopi mastered the art of taking control of the game and opponent's mindset, eventually leading the opponent to play his game and lose to his tricks. Sports are not always won on hard work but also through right mindset.
Knowing self is one thing and taking actions accordingly is another thing. Many a times we tend to overestimate ourselves, tend to live in illusions and when reality knocks us down, it'll be a while to get back on feet which costs us heavily in the long run. Gopi always knew himself, so he planned his intense training and stuck to it day after day which he now teaches in his academy.
There are very few in every field who redefines the space and creates new benchmark for the generations to come and pullela gopichand is one such person whose legacy be talked forever in the sports fraternity.
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