5 life lessons given by Sachin Tendulkar

In the modern-day world, the word 'great' will arguably rank as the most overused adjective to describe someone or something. Google search of the word states it's meaning to be "of ability, quality, or eminence considerably above average.".

There are personalities who fall under this category with no dispute, one such is Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar. A 24-year career which culminated in the most emotional farewell in 2013 saw the cricketer scale every peak that exists, giving a billion Indians plenty of unforgettable memories.

So, what can we as mortal souls learn from him: Here are five things.

5. Constant 'Kaizen' key to success

In management, the word 'Kaizen' is often the most discussed word and rightly so. It refers to continuous improvement to a process so as to deliver better results.

One of the aspects that made Tendulkar the batsman that he became was the manner in which he kept working on his game, looking to eliminate every little flow that crept into his game.

Chandu Borde, who was the manager of the Indian team during the 2007 tour of England, recalled an incident once when the cricketer fell trying to play a ball to the on-side when he could have survived had he played in straighter.

The following day, he went to the nets and he began to play it a lot more straighter. The lesson to keep getting better and keep improving one's self can certainly be imbibed from his career.