Discipline is the key to success, and for dreaming big, one needs a lot of courage to face the challenges along the way. However, the biggest challenge is beating yourself. Fans celebrate Legends like Virat Kohli, Milkha Singh and Sunil Chetri for their feat. But what remains on the sidelines are their Atomic Habits, which no one acknowledged before their victory.
What are Atomic Habits?
Atomic Habits is a bestselling self-help book by James Clear that explores how tiny, consistent changes can lead to remarkable long-term results. Instead of chasing drastic overnight transformations, the book emphasises building “atomic” (small but powerful) habits that compound over time. These habits show how everyday choices, when repeated, can reshape identity, boost productivity, and improve health and well-being, making it a favourite guide for anyone seeking sustainable lifestyle change.
Virat Kohli
Internet sources reveal that the headliner of the modern-day Indian cricket team ate 90% boiled and steamed food with no condiments for years. He not only brought an aggressive front to the sport but also revolutionised Indian fitness. Today, in both the hospitality and fitness sectors, Kohli has become a global name.
His extreme discipline, combined with functional training, is a testament to how small but consistent changes can take you to the top 1% of your league. He set the bar so high that others look up to him for inspiration.
Sunil Chhetri
The unsung hero of Indian football, Sunil Chhetri, trained for more than 20 hours a day and ate the same breakfast for 15 years. The level of dedication and consistency is only seen by a winner. Hitting more than 1000 goals a day, he became the highest goal scorer for India, leading the game for more than 2 decades. In total, he has scored 267 goals so far. He celebrates his 41st birthday today, August 3.
Milkha Singh
The ‘Flying Sikh’ faced major obstacles throughout his life. From losing family members to the partition in 1947 to being physically abused by seniors, his zeal for the sport did not die down. He ran 50km a day, ate basic meals of what was available at the time, and made his sport the only passion in life.
His gold medals are a testament to these habits that go unnoticed before you achieve them. He set a national record in the 400m at the Rome Olympics in 1960 with a time of 45.73 seconds, which remained undefeated for 40 years.
