What defines a winner in the sports world? For many, it is the one who crosses the finish line first, raises the trophy or has its name recorded in the story. But what differentiates those who only earn from those who build a legacy? The trajectory of three giants in this area – Diego Maradona, Ayrton Senna and Fábio Gurgel – helps us understand that success goes far beyond gaining competitions. And teaches us that, as in sport, winning in entrepreneurship is a continuous journey, marked by learning, humility and willingness to take risks.
Whether through books, documentaries and even a recent miniseries, in the case of Senna, or for staying active, such as Fabio Gurgel, each of these icons follows as a lighthouse for those who undertake. All went after victory, but with different approaches, with purpose – and with valuable lessons.
In the corporate world, we need to understand that career is not a 100 meter race. It’s a marathon. And that changes everything. The goal is no longer just “coming first.” It becomes “to get better”. This position requires fortresses such as physical and mental preparation, long -term vision, resilience to deal with pain and intelligence to adjust the route.
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This is where the great lessons of these three inspiring examples come in:
- Diego MaradonaFootball genius was a rare, instinctive talent that enchanted the world with Argentina’s 10th shirt. His dribble was art. Your touch, unpredictable. By suffering paths, Maradona showed us that talent, without structure and without self -knowledge, can be trap. In the business world, we see this often: brilliant professionals who do not evolve, genius companies that go bankrupt for lack of management.
- Ayrton Senna It was at the top of Formula 1 for his almost obsessive dedication and the tireless search for perfection: he trained, studied every curve of the track, every detail of the car, every characteristic of the opponent. Senna not only dominated the clues, but also inspired millions with her determination. It was not just to win, but to overcome its own limits. He paid too high, by showing us that excellence comes from hard work and the mentality of continuous improvement.
- Fábio Gurgelfour times world jiu-jitsu champion, It followed another way. He evolved from athlete to teacher and then to gym manager, as well as dedicating herself to promoting Jiu-Jitsu globally with seminars and lectures. Its purpose goes beyond overcoming competitions: it is to show the world the benefits of jiu-jitsu as a tool for personal and social transformation. For this, he invested in innovation and entrepreneurship, generating a positive impact on the market and encouraging healthy competition. It is an example of constant learning and adaptation.
These cases show us that, whether on the track, in the field, the mat or in companies, the real success is never to stop evolving. In the business world, this goes beyond short-term goals, translating into constant innovation, applied creativity and courage to change before the market ends up forcing it. Victory is just the beginning. The real game is how you reinvent yourself after it.
In entrepreneurship, constant adaptation to the market, new technologies and customer demands is fundamental to survival and growth. The lesson these three icons make us is clear: accurate talent of support, ambition must be balanced, and planning is essential.
